Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 610 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 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 | 1,761 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 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 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 | 805 mm | 917 mm | -112 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 521 L | -181 L |
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 |