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Audi A5 / S5 (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Audi A5 / S5 and 2011 BMW 5-Series specs.

2011 Audi A5 / S5 and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2011  
Model Audi A5 / S5 BMW 5-Series  
Engine supercharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
333 hp@5500
325 lb-ft@2900
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 116.9 in -8.6 in
Length 182.1 in 193.1 in -11 in
Width 73.0 in 73.2 in -0.2 in
Height 54.0 in 57.6 in -3.6 in
Curb Weight 3882 lb. 4519 lb. -637 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 40.5 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.3 in 58.3 in -4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.4 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.0 in 38.3 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 56.2 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.7 in 36.1 in -4.4 in
Total Legroom 73 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -4.5 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 18.4 ft3 -6.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Audi A5 / S5

2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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