Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 103.8 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 198.5 in | 175.4 in | 23.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 55.7 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4430 lb. | 3593 lb. | 837 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 36.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 54.8 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 53.0 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.1 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3.