Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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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 | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,625 mm | 4,788 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,372 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,765 kg | 2,310 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 95 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,013 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 1,011 mm | 913 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 805 mm | 1,016 mm | 804 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 345 L | 833 L | -488 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 2,050 L | 10.2 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |