Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.0 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 190.7 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3223 lb. | 1242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.2 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 45.5 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 34.7 in | 7.6 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.9 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 |
2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima.