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Audi A8 (2006) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Audi A8 and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2006 Audi A8 and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Audi A8 BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,944 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 5,062 mm 4,526 mm 1 mm
Width 1,895 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,445 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,945 kg 1,515 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 90 L 60 L 30 L
Headroom, Row 1 947 mm 978 mm -31 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,501 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 953 mm 12 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,461 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 879 mm 76 mm
Total Legroom 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 413 L 340 L 73 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Audi A8

2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
TOTAL COMFORT. SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GIVE COMFORT FOR BACK AND LEGS. see full Audi A8 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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