Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 121.5 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 203.1 in | -22.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 73.0 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.2 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4160 lb. | -77 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 59.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 59.9 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 58.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 59.4 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 40.3 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 51 ft3 |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2006 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 |