Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2017) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2017 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 621 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 605 hp@6100 517 lb-ft@1750
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	206.5 in	207.4 in	-0.9 in
Width	73.7 in	76.7 in	-3 in
Height	58.0 in	57.9 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	5082 lb.	4464 lb.	618 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
Hip Room, Row 1	59.9 in	0.0 in	59.9 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
Hip Room, Row 2	59.4 in	0.0 in	59.4 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	16.4 ft³	14.2 ft³	2.2 ft³

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