Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Audi A8 / S8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 563 hp@6000 590 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 3,129 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,869 mm | 5,301 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,946 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,836 kg | 2,405 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 82 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 973 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 978 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 1,125 mm | 908 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,179 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 354 L | 96 L |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Audi A8 / S8.