Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A6 / S6 | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 108.7 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 178.2 in | 15.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 55.9 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4123 lb. | 3340 lb. | 783 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.4 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.6 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |