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2006 Audi A8 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Audi A8 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | 6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1750 |
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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 | 114.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Length | 204.4 in | 189.1 in | 15.3 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 75.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 70.7 in | -13.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4729 lb. | 5238 lb. | -509 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 38.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -21.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -56.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Audi A8
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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