| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Audi A8 | Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Engine | 6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 106.9 in | 9 in |
| Length | 199.3 in | 183.2 in | 16.1 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 68.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 55.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4618 lb. | 3700 lb. | 918 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 37.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 53.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 49.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.9 in | -45.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 4.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK.