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Audi A8 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Audi A8 and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

2012 Audi A8 and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model Audi A8 Mercedes-Benz CLA  
Engine 6.3L W12
DOHC-4v
500 hp@6200
461 lb-ft@4750
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
355 hp@6000
332 lb-ft@2250
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 117.8 in 106.3 in 11.5 in
Length 202.2 in 182.3 in 19.9 in
Width 76.7 in 70.0 in 6.7 in
Height 57.5 in 56.6 in 0.9 in
Curb Weight 4729 lb. 3494 lb. 1235 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.8 gal. 14.5 gal. 9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 38.2 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 56.0 in 3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 40.2 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 35.6 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.8 in 53.2 in 4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 27.1 in 11.6 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 67.3 in (over 2 rows) 12.8 in
Cargo Volume 13.2 ft3 13.1 ft3 0.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Audi A8

2012 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The CLA's rear legroom stat, a very low 27.1 inches, suggests that adults won't even fit in back. But this stat under-represents reality. At 5-9, I could just manage to site behind myself. More than the limited amount of room, I minded the highly constricted view out. The coupe-like roof line takes a big cut out of the rear side windows. Unlike in the C-Class, the front seats largely block rear seat passengers' view forward. Suffer from claustrophobia? Best avoid the CLA. But, it's a coupe, so what did you expect? see full Mercedes-Benz CLA review
 

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