Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 177 kW@3500 580 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 157 kW@3800 542 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,913 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,968 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,420 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,935 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 80 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 937 mm | 1,006 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 930 mm | 958 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 904 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 694 L | 691 L | 3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,586 L | 1,951 L | 0 L |
2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7.
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |