| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Audi A8 | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
| Engine | 6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 116.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 199.3 in | 199.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 55.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4618 lb. | 4890 lb. | -272 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 36.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
| 2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
TOTAL COMFORT. SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GIVE COMFORT FOR BACK AND LEGS. see full Audi A8 review |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |