Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Audi A8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,944 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 5,062 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,050 kg | 2,095 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 90 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 965 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 955 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 413 L | 108 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 |
2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
TOTAL COMFORT. SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GIVE COMFORT FOR BACK AND LEGS. see full Audi A8 review |