Audi A8 / S8 (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2009) Specs

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2015 Audi A8 / S8 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Audi A8 / S8	Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 428 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	122.9 in	114.7 in	8.2 in
Length	207.4 in	188.5 in	18.9 in
Width	76.7 in	75.2 in	1.5 in
Height	57.9 in	70.1 in	-12.2 in
Curb Weight	4564 lb.	4817 lb.	-253 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.7 gal.	25.1 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	39.9 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	59.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.8 in	59.8 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.9 in	40.0 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	84.3 in (over 2 rows)	82.2 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	29.4 ft³	-15.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	72.4 ft³	-58.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Audi A8 / S8.

2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review

2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review

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