Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2008) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2017) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and 2017 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2017
Model	Mercedes-Benz CL-Class	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 605 hp@6100 517 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.3 in	117.8 in	-1.5 in
Length	199.4 in	202.6 in	-3.2 in
Width	73.7 in	76.7 in	-3 in
Height	55.8 in	57.4 in	-1.6 in
Curb Weight	4890 lb.	4685 lb.	205 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	21.7 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	37.2 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	59.1 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	62.0 in	0.0 in	62 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.1 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	57.8 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	38.7 in	-6.5 in
Total Legroom	74.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.9 ft³	14.2 ft³	-1.3 ft³

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review

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