Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 120.9 in | -12.6 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 199.8 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.9 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 54.0 in | 58.3 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3891 lb. | 4773 lb. | -882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.2 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 57.2 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 38.4 in | -6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 7-Series.