BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 (2014) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Audi A7 / S7 / RS7
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	114.7 in	0.3 in
Length	190.0 in	195.6 in	-5.6 in
Width	72.0 in	75.2 in	-3.2 in
Height	59.4 in	55.9 in	3.5 in
Curb Weight	3915 lb.	4200 lb.	-285 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	19.8 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	36.9 in	4.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.2 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	36.6 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	55.9 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.0 in	2.2 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	24.5 ft³	-6.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	24.5	-6.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	56.0 ft³	0.5 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review

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