Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,625 mm | 4,803 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,372 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,765 kg | 2,376 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 93 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 988 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 978 mm | -64 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 805 mm | 975 mm | -170 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 1,025 L | 339 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 2,010 L | 10 |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |