Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 111.0 in | 13.6 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 182.3 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 54.5 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3294 lb. | 1171 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.6 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.8 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 30.3 in | 12 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 9.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 6.3 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 |
2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Again, this car is a perfect fit for my body. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good bolsters hold you in place during cornering + provide excellent long-distance support. Decent thigh support see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Great support. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable front seats. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It is small and crampy. A 6 ft person will not enjoy the backseat. It is good for kids and pre teens. However the boot (trunk) is quite small compared to a honda civi. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Little headroom see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats only kids. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
The rear seat is only good for children & midgets, but its a sports car & most rear seats give up head room in this category of car. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
tiny. kids only in the back pretty much. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
No human can sit in the backseat. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat room is horrble for a car this long, a RX-8 that is almost 10 inches shorter can easily fit people in the back better. Headroom is non-existent. see full Hyundai Genesis Coupe review |