Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 583 hp@6800 479 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 105.5 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 198.5 in | 182.6 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.3 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 49.3 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 3726 lb. | 824 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 58.4 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 63.2 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 0.0 in | 58.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 41.7 in (over 1 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
2006 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.