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2006 Audi A8 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Audi A8 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 126.6 in | -5.6 in |
| Length | 204.4 in | 203.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 75.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 65.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4399 lb. | 4829 lb. | -430 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 60.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 59.6 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 36.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -24.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.6 | 42.2 ft3 | -27.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -70.4 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
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