Audi A4 / S4 (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) Specs
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2013 Audi A4 / S4 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
Model Year |
2013 |
2012 |
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Model |
Audi A4 / S4 |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
110.6 in |
121.1 in |
-10.5 in |
Length |
185.1 in |
200.6 in |
-15.5 in |
Width |
71.9 in |
76.0 in |
-4.1 in |
Height |
56.2 in |
72.4 in |
-16.2 in |
Curb Weight |
3509 lb. |
5346 lb. |
-1837 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
16.9 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
-9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
40.1 in |
-0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.5 in |
58.3 in |
-2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.3 in |
40.3 in |
1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.5 in |
40.6 in |
-3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.3 in |
58.9 in |
-4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.2 in |
39.5 in |
-4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
38.2 in |
-38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
50.5 in |
-50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
34.2 in |
-34.2 in |
Total Legroom |
76.5 in (over 2 rows) |
114 in (over 3 rows) |
-37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
12.4 ft3 |
14.3 ft3 |
-1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
12.4 |
43.8 ft3 |
-31.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
12.4 ft3 |
83.3 ft3 |
-70.9 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Audi A4 / S4
2012 |
4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable.
see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2013 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard.
see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
2013 |
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference.
The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped.
Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me.
see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
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