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Audi A8 / S8 (2021) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2017) Specs

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2021 Audi A8 / S8 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2021 2017  
Model Audi A8 / S8 Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine turbocharged
4.0L V8 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
563 hp@6000
590 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
561 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 123.2 in 121.1 in 2.1 in
Length 208.7 in 202.0 in 6.7 in
Width 76.6 in 76.1 in 0.5 in
Height 58.6 in 72.8 in -14.2 in
Curb Weight 5302 lb. 5754 lb. -452 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.7 gal. 26.4 gal. -4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 41.2 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 58.5 in 0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 40.3 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 40.0 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.6 in 58.3 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 44.3 in 38.5 in 5.8 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 85.8 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -28 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.5 ft3 16.0 ft3 -3.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 12.5 49.4 ft3 -36.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.5 ft3 93.8 ft3 -81.3 ft3

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