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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2013 Audi A8 L

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP $108,200 - $236,100
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2013 Audi A8 L
MSRP $97,400 - $114,200
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel V6 Gas/Electric V6 Turbocharged Gas V8 Turbocharged Gas V12
Supercharged Gas V6 Twin Turbocharged Gas V8
Displacement
3.0L/182 3.5L/213 4.6L/285 5.5L/336 5.5L/333 6.0L/365
3.0L/192 4.0L/- TBD -
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
240 hp @ 3600 rpm 295 Combined hp 429 hp @ 5250 rpm 510 hp @ 5000 rpm 536 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 4600 - 5000 rpm
333 hp @ 5500-6500 rpm 420 hp @ 5000-6000 rpm
Torque
455 ft-lb @ 1600 - 2400 rpm 284 Combined ft-lb 516 ft-lb @ 1800 - 3500 rpm 612 ft-lb @ 1800 - 3500 rpm 590 ft-lb @ 2000 - 4500 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2300 - 4300 rpm
325 ft-lb @ 2900-5300 rpm TBD ft-lb
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7G-TRONIC Plus 7-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission 5-speed automatic transmission AMG speedshift MCT sport 7-speed automatic transmission 5-speed automatic transmission -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT enhancements
8-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Diesel Hybrid Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.2 - 18.4 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.3 - 11.2 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.3 - 18.4 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
90.1 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
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
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
1,501 mm
1,501 mm
Rear Head Room
978 mm
993 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,074 mm
1,090 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,491 mm
1,468 mm
Trunk Volume
549 - 561 L
510 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
5,245 - 5,250 mm
5,166 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,872 - 1,941 mm
1,948 mm
Height, Overall
1,481 - 1,488 mm
1,471 mm
Min Ground Clearance
140 - 146 mm
119 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,100 - 2,305 kg
2,025 - 2,100 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/35R20 P255/40R19 P255/45R18
P265/40R20 P255/45R19
Rear Tire Size
P255/35R20 P255/45R19 P255/45R18 P275/35R20 P255/40R19 P275/40R19
P265/40R20 P255/45R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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