BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2009) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2009 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	BMW 5-Series	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	115.9 in	1 in
Length	193.1 in	199.3 in	-6.2 in
Width	73.2 in	74.6 in	-1.4 in
Height	57.6 in	56.9 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	4519 lb.	4586 lb.	-67 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	23.8 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	37.3 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	59.1 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	57.5 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.6 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	79 in (over 2 rows)	-1.5 in
Cargo Volume	18.4 ft³	14.6 ft³	3.8 ft³

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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