Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLS | Audi A8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 122.9 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 207.4 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 76.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 57.9 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5754 lb. | 4453 lb. | 1301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 23.8 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 37.2 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 42.9 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 29.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 13.2 | 36.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.