Kia Sorento (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) Specs

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2015 Kia Sorento and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2015	2006
Model	Kia Sorento	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	121.5 in	-15.2 in
Length	184.4 in	203.1 in	-18.7 in
Width	74.2 in	73.0 in	1.2 in
Height	66.9 in	57.2 in	9.7 in
Curb Weight	3594 lb.	4160 lb.	-566 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	23.0 gal.	-5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	37.6 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	59.2 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	59.9 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	58.3 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	59.4 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	40.3 in	-2.7 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)	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	28.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.1 ft³	15.4 ft³	-6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	36.9 ft³	15.4	21.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.5 ft³	15.4 ft³	57.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento

2015 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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

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