Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi R8 | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 113.7 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 191.1 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 72.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 49.3 in | 57.8 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 3505 lb. | 100 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 37.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.3 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.0 in | -36 in |
Total Legroom | 41.1 in (over 1 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 3.5 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi R8.
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |