Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 603 hp@5750 627 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 123.4 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 205.0 in | 0 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 79.9 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 71.8 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4895 lb. | 5828 lb. | -933 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.5 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 41.9 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | -32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 42.7 ft3 | -26.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -68.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS.