Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 124.6 in | -18.3 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 205.0 in | -21.1 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 73.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 58.0 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 4465 lb. | -860 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 37.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 42.3 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.4 in | 0.0 in | 44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 26 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.0 ft3 | 16.3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |
2007 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 |