Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Audi A8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 610 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 338 kW@5500 660 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 3,127 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 5,301 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,946 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,050 kg | 2,215 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 82 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 978 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 1,125 mm | 916 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,179 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 354 L | 167 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Audi A8.