Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2007) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2016) Specs

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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2016 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 520 hp@5800 481 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	124.6 in	122.9 in	1.7 in
Length	205.0 in	207.4 in	-2.4 in
Width	73.7 in	76.7 in	-3 in
Height	58.0 in	57.9 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	5035 lb.	4464 lb.	571 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	21.7 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	37.2 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	59.1 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	57.8 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.3 in	42.9 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	84.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	14.2 ft³	2.1 ft³

2007 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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