| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Mini Convertible | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 97.1 in | 19.6 in |
| Length | 198.5 in | 143.1 in | 55.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 66.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3980 lb. | 2700 lb. | 1280 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 50.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 39.0 in | 19.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 27.5 in | 8.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 8.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 11.2 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 |
| 2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |