Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Audi A8 / S8 | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 122.9 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 207.4 in | -18.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 76.7 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 57.9 in | 13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5093 lb. | 4773 lb. | 320 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 57.8 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 42.9 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 59.2 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2013 Audi A8 / S8 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 / S8 review |
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