Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Audi A8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 121.0 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 204.4 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.6 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4160 lb. | 4399 lb. | -239 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 59.1 in | 0.1 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 | 38.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 42.3 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 0.8 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 |
2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
TOTAL COMFORT. SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GIVE COMFORT FOR BACK AND LEGS. see full Audi A8 review |