Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Audi R8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@7800 317 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 104.3 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 174.5 in | 17.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.0 in | -2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 49.3 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4048 lb. | 3605 lb. | 443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.4 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 0.0 in | 35.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 41.1 in (over 1 rows) | 36 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
2013 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 2008 Audi R8.