| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Mini Clubman | |
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| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 105.1 in | 19.5 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 168.3 in | 36.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3105 lb. | 1360 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 34.3 in | 8 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 8.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | -31.6 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 |
| 2017 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review | ||
| 2017 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review |