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 |
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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 |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent 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 |