Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 563 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 112.2 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 187.6 in | 16.8 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 71.8 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 76.9 in | -19.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4729 lb. | 5833 lb. | -1104 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 42.2 in | -4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 53.7 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 52.5 in | -11.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 41.9 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -10.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 40.3 ft3 | -25.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -60.5 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.