| Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Audi A8 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1600 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 117.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Length | 199.1 in | 202.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 76.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 55.3 in | 57.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 4409 lb. | -154 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.