Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura TL | Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 523 hp@4900 612 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 132.6 in | -24.7 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 214.5 in | -25.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.8 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 58.8 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3419 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1850 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 42.3 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.7 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 49.3 in | -14.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 90.7 in (over 2 rows) | -13 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class.