Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.7 in | 108.3 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 182.1 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 73.0 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 54.0 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5060 lb. | 3882 lb. | 1178 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.3 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.0 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 52.8 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.8 in | 31.7 in | 10.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 9.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 47.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
2012 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 |
2012 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 |