Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A6 / S6 | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 435 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 116.9 in | -5 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 193.1 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.2 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 57.6 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 4519 lb. | 0 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.2 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.1 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.