Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A8 | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | 6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 98.3 in | 17.6 in |
Length | 199.3 in | 166.9 in | 32.4 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 70.5 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 50.8 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4618 lb. | 3538 lb. | 1080 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 39.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 53.3 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 36.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |