Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Audi TT | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 360 hp@5500 343 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 97.2 in | 19.5 in |
Length | 198.5 in | 164.5 in | 34 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 53.5 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4430 lb. | 3306 lb. | 1124 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 53.2 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 32.6 in | 5.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 47.5 in | 10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 29.2 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 | -9.3 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 |
2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |