Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 350 hp@6600 325 lb-ft@3500 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 121.1 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 200.6 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 76.0 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 72.4 in | -15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4399 lb. | 5545 lb. | -1146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.9 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 39.5 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.6 | 43.8 ft3 | -29.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -68.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Audi A8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.