BMW 5-Series (2010) vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 (2021) Specs

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2010 BMW 5-Series and 2021 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2021
Model	BMW 5-Series	Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100	turbocharged 2.9L V6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6700 442 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.6 in	111.1 in	2.5 in
Length	191.2 in	187.3 in	3.9 in
Width	72.7 in	72.5 in	0.2 in
Height	58.7 in	54.5 in	4.2 in
Curb Weight	4243 lb.	4057 lb.	186 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.3 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	37.7 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	55.7 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.3 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	54.5 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	35.1 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.6 ft³	21.8 ft³	-4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.3 ft³	35.0 ft³	23.3 ft³

2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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