Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 124.6 in | -16.3 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 205.0 in | -22.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 54.0 in | 58.0 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 4465 lb. | -728 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.1 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.7 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 42.3 in | -10.6 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -11.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
2009 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |