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Audi A6 (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Audi A6 and 2011 BMW 5-Series specs.

2012 Audi A6 and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Audi A6 BMW 5-Series  
Engine supercharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5500
325 lb-ft@2900		 turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750		  
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.7 in 116.9 in -2.2 in
Length 193.9 in 193.1 in 0.8 in
Width 73.8 in 73.2 in 0.6 in
Height 57.8 in 57.6 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 4045 lb. 4519 lb. -474 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 18.5 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 40.5 in -3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 58.3 in -0.8 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 56.3 in 56.2 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 36.1 in 1.3 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume 14.1 ft3 18.4 ft3 -4.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Audi A6

2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 review
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 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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