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Spec height1 56.9 in 2
1 58 in Spec height1
 + 1.14 in
+ 0.91 in 2 74.6 in Spec width2
1 73.7 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2005 - 2009
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2005 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Audi A8 Sedan 2002 - 2007
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Audi
A8
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2002 - 2007
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) Sedan 2005 vs. Audi A8 (D3) Sedan 2002


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) Sedan 2005 is 0.91 in narrower and 1.14 in higher compared to Audi A8 (D3) Sedan 2002. It offers 12% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
200 in
+1.1
Length
198.9 in
73.7 in
Width2
74.6 in
+0.9
83.46 in
+3.62
Width incl. mirrors
79.84 in
58 in
+1.1
Height1
56.9 in
119.5 in
+3.6
Wheelbase
115.9 in
5.8 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
4310 lbs
+12%
Weight4,6
3847.1 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
19.8 cu ft
+12%
Cargo volume EU4
17.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 70865
+18%
Price EU7
€ 60400
$ --
Price US7
$ 68500
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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