Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Audi A4 / S4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,809 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,704 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,555 kg | 1,628 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 1,016 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 953 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 894 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 351 L | 45 L |
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2012 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2012 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |