Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 520 hp@6000 479 lb-ft@1700 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 451 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,992 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,136 mm | 4,630 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,948 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,105 kg | 1,661 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 66 L | 24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 942 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,328 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 937 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,394 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 848 mm | 110 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 351 L | 23 L |
2013 Audi A8 / S8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The A8's seats can be adjusted just about every way its possible to adjust a seat. While they do provide proper support, they're firm and don't mold themselves to the human form, at least not mine. They are very good seats, but those in the Jaguar are better and those in the BMW are best of all, both more supportive and more luxurious. see full Audi A8 / S8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A8 / S8.
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has a very small back seat. If you want to carry passengers for a long distance, get an E class. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |