| Model Year | 2010 | 2024 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Audi Q8 e-tron | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
Electric 355 hp 414 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 115.3 in | 11.3 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 193.0 in | 10 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 76.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 65.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 5798 lb. | -969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 58.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 57.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 28.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 28.5 ft3 | -13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 28.5 | 13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron.