Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 | |
Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 493 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 2.9L V6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6700 442 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 111.1 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 187.3 in | 15.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 54.5 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4300 lb. | 4057 lb. | 243 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 55.7 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 54.5 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 35.1 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 | -19.6 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 2021 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5.