Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Audi A8 | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 117.8 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 202.2 in | -11.1 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 76.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.5 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4089 lb. | 4729 lb. | -640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 37.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.8 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.7 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 0.8 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 |
2012 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The A8's seats can be adjusted just about every way its possible to adjust a seat. While they do provide proper support, they're firm and don't mold themselves to the human form, at least not mine. They are very good seats, but those in the Jaguar are better and those in the BMW are best of all, both more supportive and more luxurious. see full Audi A8 review |
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