Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Acura ILX | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 105.1 in | 19.5 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 179.1 in | 25.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.6 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 55.6 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 2910 lb. | 1555 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.6 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.9 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.5 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 34.0 in | 8.3 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 7.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review |
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Acura ILX.