Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Audi A8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 122.9 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 207.4 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 76.7 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 57.9 in | 14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 4453 lb. | 796 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.2 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.8 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 42.9 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 29.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.2 | 30.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2012 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The A8's seats can be adjusted just about every way its possible to adjust a seat. While they do provide proper support, they're firm and don't mold themselves to the human form, at least not mine. They are very good seats, but those in the Jaguar are better and those in the BMW are best of all, both more supportive and more luxurious. see full Audi A8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A8.