Audi A8 / S8 (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) Specs

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2016 Audi A8 / S8 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2016	2006
Model	Audi A8 / S8	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 605 hp@6100 517 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	122.9 in	121.5 in	1.4 in
Length	207.4 in	203.1 in	4.3 in
Width	76.7 in	73.0 in	3.7 in
Height	57.9 in	57.2 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	4464 lb.	4730 lb.	-266 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.7 gal.	23.0 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	37.6 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	59.2 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	38.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.8 in	58.3 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.4 in	-59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.9 in	40.3 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	84.3 in (over 2 rows)	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.7 in
Cargo Volume	14.2 ft³	15.4 ft³	-1.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Audi A8 / S8.

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	0	All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review

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