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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2012) vs. Audi A6 / S6 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2011 Audi A6 / S6 specs.

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2011 Audi A6 / S6 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Mercedes-Benz M-Class Audi A6 / S6  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@5250
516 lb-ft@1750
5.2L V10
DOHC-4v
435 hp@6800
398 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.8 in 111.9 in 2.9 in
Length 189.1 in 194.2 in -5.1 in
Width 75.2 in 73.1 in 2.1 in
Height 70.7 in 58.2 in 12.5 in
Curb Weight 5238 lb. 4563 lb. 675 lb.
Fuel Capacity 24.6 gal. 21.1 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 37.6 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 57.1 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 41.3 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 38.0 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.4 in 55.9 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 36.9 in 1.5 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 36.2 ft3 33.9 ft3 2.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.0 ft3 58.6 ft3 12.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Audi A6 / S6

2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 / S6 review
2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 / S6 review
 
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