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Hyundai Elantra (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Hyundai Elantra Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 124.6 in -18.3 in
Length 178.3 in 205.0 in -26.7 in
Width 69.9 in 73.7 in -3.8 in
Height 56.5 in 58.0 in -1.5 in
Curb Weight 2661 lb. 4465 lb. -1804 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.8 gal. 23.8 gal. -11 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 37.8 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 59.1 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 41.9 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 38.5 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.8 in 58.7 in -3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.7 in 0.0 in 52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.1 in 42.3 in -9.2 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 84.2 in (over 2 rows) -7.5 in
Cargo Volume 14.8 ft3 16.3 ft3 -1.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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