Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Cadillac CTS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,165 mm | 2,880 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,867 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,025 kg | 1,751 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 68 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 986 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,074 mm | 912 mm | -911 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 385 L | 77 L |
2007 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 |
2008 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Size of the car gives it lots of interior room compared to comparably priced cars in segment see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |