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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 124.6 in 106.3 in 18.3 in
Length 205.0 in 184.1 in 20.9 in
Width 73.7 in 74.4 in -0.7 in
Height 58.0 in 67.9 in -9.9 in
Curb Weight 4465 lb. 3688 lb. 777 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.8 gal. 18.0 gal. 5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 40.2 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 59.5 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.8 in -55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 42.6 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 39.6 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 58.6 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Legroom, Row 2 42.3 in 36.8 in 5.5 in
Total Legroom 84.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 4.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.3 ft3 34.2 ft3 -17.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.3 ft3 78.2 ft3 -61.9 ft3

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 
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