Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) vs. Cadillac XLR (2009) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2009 Cadillac XLR Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	Cadillac XLR
Engine	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200	supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@6400 414 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	124.6 in	105.7 in	18.9 in
Length	205.0 in	177.7 in	27.3 in
Width	73.7 in	72.3 in	1.4 in
Height	58.0 in	50.4 in	7.6 in
Curb Weight	4663 lb.	3810 lb.	853 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	18.0 gal.	5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	37.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	54.3 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.6 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	0.0 in	38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	0.0 in	58.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Total Legroom	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	42.6 in (over 1 rows)	41.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	4.4 ft³	11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	11.6 ft³	4.7 ft³

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

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