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Audi A5 / S5 (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Audi A5 / S5 and 2011 BMW 5-Series specs.

2012 Audi A5 / S5 and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 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 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 345 L 521 L -176 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Audi A5 / S5

2012 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
2012 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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