BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Audi A5 / S5 (2016) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2016 Audi A5 / S5 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2016
Model	BMW 5-Series	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
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,969 mm	2,751 mm	0 mm
Length	4,905 mm	4,625 mm	0 mm
Width	1,859 mm	1,854 mm	0 mm
Height	1,463 mm	1,372 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,050 kg	1,780 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	64 L	6 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,029 mm	993 mm	-992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,481 mm	1,379 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	1,049 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	973 mm	914 mm	59 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,427 mm	1,341 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	917 mm	805 mm	112 mm
Total Legroom	1,969 mm (over 2 rows)	1,854 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	521 L	345 L	176 L

2011 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

2011 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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