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Audi A5 / S5 (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Audi A5 / S5 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

2008 Audi A5 / S5 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Audi A5 / S5 Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 3,216 mm -1 mm
Length 4,625 mm 5,156 mm -1 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,923 mm 0 mm
Height 1,372 mm 1,661 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,695 kg 2,190 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 95 L -31 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 1,011 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 1,532 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 0 mm 1,011 mm -1 mm
Headroom, Row 2 914 mm 1,026 mm 913 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,341 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 919 mm -919 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,341 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 823 mm -823 mm
Total Legroom 0 mm (over 1 row) 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) -2 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 340 L 433 L -93 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 12.0 1,195 L 11
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.0 2,407 L 10

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Audi A5 / S5

2008 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
very comfortable seating, especially with S-line package see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Awesome for a tall large-framed driver, with great armrests. see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2008 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Not room enough for sufficient leg space for both front and rear passengers at the same time. Rear seat room is tight. Makes you want to avoid having rear passengers in the car. Typical for a 2-door. see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Its a coupe. see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
barely fit an adult, good for toddlers only see full Audi A5 / S5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
 
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