Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi A6 / S6 | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 450 hp@5800 406 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 114.6 in | -4 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 194.2 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 73.8 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.8 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3713 lb. | 4398 lb. | -685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 37.2 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.5 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.4 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2013 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 3-Series.
2017 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 |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi A6 / S6.