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BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 5-Series and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

2011 BMW 5-Series and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model BMW 5-Series Audi A3 / S3 / RS3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.9 in 103.8 in 13.1 in
Length 193.1 in 175.4 in 17.7 in
Width 73.2 in 70.7 in 2.5 in
Height 57.6 in 55.7 in 1.9 in
Curb Weight 3814 lb. 3197 lb. 617 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 36.5 in 4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 54.8 in 3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 36.1 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.2 in 53.0 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 35.1 in 1 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume 18.4 ft3 12.3 ft3 6.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD		 very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
 
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