Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A8 / S8 | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 555 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@5650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 115.5 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 191.2 in | 13.2 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 76.1 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 69.9 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4697 lb. | 5368 lb. | -671 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 60.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.0 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.0 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 36.6 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.6 | 21.9 ft3 | -7.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -47.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Audi A8 / S8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X5.