Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A8 | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 126.4 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 207.4 in | 205.3 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 74.9 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 4861 lb. | -408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.7 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.8 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 57.6 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.9 in | 44.3 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 85.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 7-Series.