Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) vs. Porsche Cayenne (2014) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2014 Porsche Cayenne Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	Porsche Cayenne
Engine	3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@3000	supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	124.6 in	114.0 in	10.6 in
Length	206.5 in	190.8 in	15.7 in
Width	73.7 in	76.3 in	-2.6 in
Height	58.0 in	67.4 in	-9.4 in
Curb Weight	4630 lb.	4938 lb.	-308 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	22.4 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.9 in	0.0 in	59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	0.0 in	41.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	0.0 in	38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	0.0 in	58.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.4 in	0.0 in	59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Total Legroom	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	84.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.4 ft³	23.7 ft³	-7.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.4 ft³	62.9 ft³	-46.5 ft³

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2014 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review

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