Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RL | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 124.6 in | -14.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 206.5 in | -12.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.7 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.0 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4630 lb. | -618 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.9 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.7 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 59.4 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 42.3 in | -6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.