Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 121.0 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 207.4 in | 201.6 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 76.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 72.8 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4773 lb. | 5687 lb. | -914 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.2 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 58.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.9 in | 38.5 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -29.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 49.4 ft3 | -36.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -80.6 ft3 |
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.
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL.