Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 (2018) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2018 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2018
Model	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	Audi A7 / S7 / RS7
Engine	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@5700 516 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.5 in	114.7 in	6.8 in
Length	203.1 in	196.2 in	6.9 in
Width	73.0 in	75.2 in	-2.2 in
Height	57.2 in	55.9 in	1.3 in
Curb Weight	4730 lb.	4497 lb.	233 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.0 gal.	19.8 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	36.9 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.2 in	57.2 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.9 in	0.0 in	59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	36.6 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	55.9 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.4 in	0.0 in	59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.3 in	37.0 in	3.3 in
Total Legroom	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	24.5 ft³	-9.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	56.0 ft³	-40.6 ft³

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	0	All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review

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