| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Audi A8 / S8 | |
| Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 469 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2650 |
6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 463 lb-ft@4750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 117.8 in | -5.4 in |
| Length | 193.0 in | 202.2 in | -9.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.7 in | -3 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 57.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4069 lb. | 4707 lb. | -638 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.2 in | -0.3 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 | 38.1 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.6 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 2015 Audi A8 / S8.