Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 104.3 in | 20.3 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 177.4 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 69.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 2723 lb. | 1742 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 | 55.6 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.5 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.1 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 35.0 in | 7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 2.1 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |