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Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 116.7 in -12.8 in
Length 180.9 in 198.5 in -17.6 in
Width 69.1 in 73.0 in -3.9 in
Height 57.9 in 57.2 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 2872 lb. 3980 lb. -1108 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 23.0 gal. -8.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 37.6 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.9 in 59.2 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 59.9 in -6.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.3 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 38.4 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.0 in 58.3 in -4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.2 in 59.4 in -7.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 35.6 in 0.6 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume 11.8 ft3 15.4 ft3 -3.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

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
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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