Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 123.4 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 207.4 in | 205.0 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 79.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 71.8 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 5754 lb. | -1301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 58.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.9 in | 41.9 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 42.7 ft3 | -29.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -71.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS.