| Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
| Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 605 hp@6100 517 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 621 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 116.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 202.6 in | 200.6 in | 2 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 73.7 in | 3 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4685 lb. | 5027 lb. | -342 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 36.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 55.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 32.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi A8 / S8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.