Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Audi A8 / S8 | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 7-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 | 4663 lb. | 4773 lb. | -110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | 0 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 | 13.2 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2013 Audi A8 / S8 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 / S8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A8 / S8.