Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Mercedes-Benz SLC | |
Engine | 6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 95.7 in | 20.2 in |
Length | 199.3 in | 162.8 in | 36.5 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 71.5 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 51.3 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4618 lb. | 3541 lb. | 1077 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 38.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 52.2 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.5 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
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 |
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