Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Audi A6 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 228 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 410 kW@5750 759 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,913 mm | 3,073 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,925 mm | 5,121 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,875 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,835 kg | 2,580 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 100 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,046 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,016 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 978 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 399 L | 453 L | -54 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.1 | 1,399 L | 13.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.1 | 2,656 L | 12.1 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL.