BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2012) vs. Audi Q7 (2009) Specs

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2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and 2009 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo	Audi Q7
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.7 in	118.2 in	2.5 in
Length	196.8 in	200.2 in	-3.4 in
Width	74.8 in	78.1 in	-3.3 in
Height	61.4 in	68.4 in	-7 in
Curb Weight	5060 lb.	5269 lb.	-209 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	26.4 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.5 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	58.7 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.3 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.7 in	58.1 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.8 in	37.1 in	4.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.6 in	-48.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	82.4 in (over 2 rows)	107.6 in (over 3 rows)	-25.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	10.9 ft³	4.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	40.1 ft³	-24.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.0 ft³	88.7 ft³	-28.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.

2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review

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