BMW 5-Series (2008) vs. Audi A6 / S6 (2017) Specs

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2008 BMW 5-Series and 2017 Audi A6 / S6 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2017
Model	BMW 5-Series	Audi A6 / S6
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 450 hp@5800 406 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	114.6 in	-0.9 in
Length	191.1 in	194.2 in	-3.1 in
Width	72.7 in	73.8 in	-1.1 in
Height	57.8 in	57.8 in	0 in
Curb Weight	4089 lb.	4398 lb.	-309 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.8 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	37.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	57.5 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.3 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	37.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	56.3 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	37.4 in	-1.4 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume	14.0 ft³	14.1 ft³	-0.1 ft³

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
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

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review

2017 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The second benefit of the Audi A6's more open and expansive interior: it feels roomier, especially in the front seats. With no "race car" or "jet fighter" pretensions, the Audi is easier and more relaxing to drive. The BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes interiors all feel tighter and more confining. see full Audi A6 / S6 review

2017 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Want a second reason that the Audi A6 might not be your best bet? Perhaps its front seats, as these despite a four-way lumbar adjustment (driver only unless you get the 3.0T Prestige) are just okay. Though likely what a German orthopedist recommended--I've sat in these seats for ten hours without any soreness--I'd personally prefer seats that are less firm and more form-fitting. This said, forms differ, and the Audi's might fit yours better than mine. The rear seat is roomy but, like most, is mounted too close to the floor to provide adults with sufficient under-thigh support. With that, I'm pretty much out of why-nots (though I'll touch on a potential one below). A very good all-around car, the Audi A6 has no glaring faults. see full Audi A6 / S6 review

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