BMW 3-Series (2010) vs. Audi A6 / S6 (2016) Specs

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2010 BMW 3-Series and 2016 Audi A6 / S6 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2016
Model	BMW 3-Series	Audi A6 / S6
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 428 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	114.6 in	-5.9 in
Length	178.2 in	194.2 in	-16 in
Width	71.5 in	73.8 in	-2.3 in
Height	55.9 in	57.8 in	-1.9 in
Curb Weight	3825 lb.	4277 lb.	-452 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.8 gal.	-3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	37.2 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	57.5 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.3 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.3 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.4 in	-2.8 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	14.1 ft³	-2.1 ft³

2010 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

2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2009	0	Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD	Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review

2016 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The second benefit of the Audi A6's more open and expansive interior: it feels roomier, especially in the front seats. With no "race car" or "jet fighter" pretensions, the Audi is easier and more relaxing to drive. The BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes interiors all feel tighter and more confining. see full Audi A6 / S6 review

2016 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Want a second reason that the Audi A6 might not be your best bet? Perhaps its front seats, as these despite a four-way lumbar adjustment (driver only unless you get the 3.0T Prestige) are just okay. Though likely what a German orthopedist recommended--I've sat in these seats for ten hours without any soreness--I'd personally prefer seats that are less firm and more form-fitting. This said, forms differ, and the Audi's might fit yours better than mine. The rear seat is roomy but, like most, is mounted too close to the floor to provide adults with sufficient under-thigh support. With that, I'm pretty much out of why-nots (though I'll touch on a potential one below). A very good all-around car, the Audi A6 has no glaring faults. see full Audi A6 / S6 review

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