Audi A8 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (2016) Specs

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2012 Audi A8 and 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Audi A8	Mercedes-Benz CLS
Engine	6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,992 mm	2,875 mm	0 mm
Length	5,136 mm	4,940 mm	1 mm
Width	1,948 mm	1,882 mm	0 mm
Height	1,461 mm	1,417 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,145 kg	2,005 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	90 L	80 L	10 L
Headroom, Row 1	945 mm	937 mm	8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,501 mm	1,450 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,473 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,052 mm	1,069 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	968 mm	917 mm	51 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,468 mm	1,435 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,463 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	983 mm	889 mm	94 mm
Total Legroom	2,035 mm (over 2 rows)	1,958 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume	374 L	433 L	-59 L

2012 Audi A8 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 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A8.

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS.

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