| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 113.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 199.3 in | 191.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4288 lb. | 3825 lb. | 463 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Audi A8 / S8.
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |