Audi A6 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2012 Audi A6 and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Audi A6	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.7 in	121.0 in	-6.3 in
Length	193.9 in	201.6 in	-7.7 in
Width	73.8 in	76.4 in	-2.6 in
Height	57.8 in	72.8 in	-15 in
Curb Weight	4045 lb.	5687 lb.	-1642 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	26.4 gal.	-6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	41.2 in	-4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	58.5 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.3 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	40.0 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	58.3 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	38.5 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.5 in	-50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.1 ft³	16.0 ft³	-1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.1	49.4 ft³	-35.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.1 ft³	93.8 ft³	-79.7 ft³

2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 review

2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 review

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