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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 106.3 in | 18.3 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 176.2 in | 28.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 59.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 2937 lb. | 1528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.7 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 36.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -49 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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