BMW 5-Series (2010) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2018) Specs

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2010 BMW 5-Series and 2018 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2018
Model	BMW 5-Series	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 605 hp@6100 517 lb-ft@1750
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	202.6 in	-11.5 in
Width	72.7 in	76.7 in	-4 in
Height	57.8 in	57.4 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	4089 lb.	4685 lb.	-596 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	21.7 gal.	-3.2 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	14.2 ft³	-0.2 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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