Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Audi A8 / S8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 157 kW@3800 542 Nm@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 177 kW@3500 580 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,992 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,851 mm | 5,136 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,948 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,756 kg | 2,025 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 82 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 945 mm | 48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 968 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 983 mm | -79 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 402 L | 48 L |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Audi A8 / S8.