Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2018) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2018 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 605 hp@6100 517 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.8 in	117.8 in	-17 in
Length	180.4 in	202.6 in	-22.2 in
Width	71.5 in	76.7 in	-5.2 in
Height	51.1 in	57.4 in	-6.3 in
Curb Weight	4274 lb.	4685 lb.	-411 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	21.7 gal.	-0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	37.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	59.1 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	41.4 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Total Legroom	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-37.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.2 ft³	14.2 ft³	-7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.2 ft³	14.2 ft³	-4 ft³

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