Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 116.7 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 198.5 in | -16.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0 in |
Height | 54.0 in | 57.2 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3682 lb. | 3980 lb. | -298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.2 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.3 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 35.6 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
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 |
2006 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 |