Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,969 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,625 mm | 4,905 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,372 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,765 kg | 2,050 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,029 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,052 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 973 mm | -59 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 917 mm | -917 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 521 L | -181 L |
2008 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable seating, especially with S-line package see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
Awesome for a tall large-framed driver, with great armrests. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Not room enough for sufficient leg space for both front and rear passengers at the same time. Rear seat room is tight. Makes you want to avoid having rear passengers in the car. Typical for a 2-door. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Its a coupe. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
barely fit an adult, good for toddlers only see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |