Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 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 | 3571 lb. | 3858 lb. | -287 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 | 12.2 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Audi A5 / S5.