Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 445 kW@6100 701 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 450 kW@4800 1,001 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,122 mm | 3,165 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,268 mm | 5,207 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,948 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,025 kg | 2,284 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 82 L | 90 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 960 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 978 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,090 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,141 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 462 L | -60 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi A8 / S8.
2008 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 |