Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 108.7 in | 6 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 185.0 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.3 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 55.0 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 3685 lb. | 823 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.2 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 48.9 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 33.0 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 |
2013 Audi A7 / S7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A7 / S7.
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Fits like a glove. Heated & Ventilated seats. Proper support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) review |