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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2012 Audi A8 L

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP $105,900 - $234,000
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2012 Audi A8 L
MSRP $106,700 - $172,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Electric V6 Gas V8 Gas V12
Gas V8 Gas W12
Displacement
3.5L/213 4.7L/285 5.5L/333 6.2L/379 6.0L/365 5.5L/336
4.2L/254 6.3L/384
Fuel System
TBD
Direct Injection
Horsepower
295 hp @ 6000 rpm 335 hp @ 6000 rpm 382 hp @ 6000 rpm 518 hp @ 6800 rpm 603 hp @ 4800 rpm 510 hp @ 5000 rpm
372 hp @ 6800 rpm 500 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
284 ft-lb @ 2400-5000 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700-5000 rpm 391 ft-lb @ 2800-4800 rpm 465 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2000-4000 rpm 612 ft-lb @ 1800-3500 rpm
328 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 463 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT enhancements 5-speed automatic transmission -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT enhancements 5-speed automatic transmission
8-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Hybrid Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.0 - 19.4 L/100 km
12.0 - 15.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.7 - 12.0 L/100 km
7.9 - 9.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.7 - 19.4 L/100 km
7.9 - 15.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L
90.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
960 mm
945 mm
Front Leg Room
1,064 mm
1,052 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,052 mm
1,501 mm
Rear Head Room
978 - 983 mm
993 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,074 mm
1,090 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,491 mm
1,468 mm
Trunk Volume
561 L
374 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,035 - 3,165 mm
3,122 mm
Length, Overall
5,075 - 5,207 mm
5,268 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,869 mm
1,948 mm
Height, Overall
1,473 - 1,483 mm
1,471 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
119 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,040 - 2,300 kg
2,020 - 2,165 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/40R19 P255/45R18 P255/35R20
P255/45R19 P255/45R18 P265/40R20 TBD
Rear Tire Size
P55/45R19 P255/45R18 P255/40R19 P275/35R20 P275/40R19
P255/45R19 P255/45R18 P265/40R20 TBD
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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