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2007 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Audi A5 / S5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi A5 / S5 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 108.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 182.1 in | -1 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 73.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 54.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3836 lb. | 3882 lb. | -46 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.3 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 52.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 31.7 in | 2 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 BMW 3-Series
| 2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Small, and standard stereo sounds bad back there. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Audi A5 / S5
| 2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
| 2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
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