| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Audi A8 / S8 | |
| Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 469 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2650 |
5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 115.9 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 199.3 in | -6.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 56.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4069 lb. | 4586 lb. | -517 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 59.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.6 in | -2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Audi A8 / S8.