Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi A8 / S8 | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 117.8 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 202.2 in | -24 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 76.7 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.5 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 4740 lb. | -1047 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.1 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.8 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.7 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -1.2 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 |
2013 Audi A8 / S8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The A8's seats can be adjusted just about every way its possible to adjust a seat. While they do provide proper support, they're firm and don't mold themselves to the human form, at least not mine. They are very good seats, but those in the Jaguar are better and those in the BMW are best of all, both more supportive and more luxurious. see full Audi A8 / S8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A8 / S8.