Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2014) vs. Audi A8 (2012) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2012 Audi A8 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Mercedes-Benz M-Class	Audi A8
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1750	6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	122.9 in	-8.1 in
Length	189.1 in	207.4 in	-18.3 in
Width	75.2 in	76.7 in	-1.5 in
Height	70.7 in	57.9 in	12.8 in
Curb Weight	5238 lb.	4773 lb.	465 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	23.8 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	37.2 in	1.7 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	38.5 in	39.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.4 in	57.8 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	42.9 in	-4.5 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	84.3 in (over 2 rows)	-5.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.2 ft³	13.2 ft³	23 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	13.2 ft³	57.8 ft³

2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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

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