| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
| Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| 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 | 4464 lb. | 4705 lb. | -241 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 2018 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 |