Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) vs. Audi R8 (2009) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2009 Audi R8 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	Audi R8
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000	4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@7800 317 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	124.6 in	104.3 in	20.3 in
Length	206.5 in	174.5 in	32 in
Width	73.7 in	75.0 in	-1.3 in
Height	58.0 in	49.3 in	8.7 in
Curb Weight	4916 lb.	3605 lb.	1311 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	23.8 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	38.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	54.4 in	4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.9 in	0.0 in	59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.1 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	0.0 in	38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	0.0 in	58.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.4 in	0.0 in	59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Total Legroom	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	41.1 in (over 1 rows)	43.1 in
Cargo Volume	16.4 ft³	3.5 ft³	12.9 ft³

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