Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 124.4 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 205.3 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.5 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4895 lb. | 4011 lb. | 884 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 39.3 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
2007 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Jaguar XJ.