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2011 Ford Taurus and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 124.6 in | -11.7 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 205.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 4465 lb. | -450 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.9 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 58.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 42.3 in | -4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Taurus
| 2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
| 2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
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