Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Cadillac STS | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 386 kW@6800 630 Nm@5200 |
supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 350 kW@6400 595 Nm@3800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,165 mm | 2,957 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,986 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,115 kg | 1,920 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 64 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 983 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 963 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,412 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,074 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 391 L | 71 L |
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 |
2007 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |