Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Porsche Panamera | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 115.0 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 195.6 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.0 in | -3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 55.8 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4730 lb. | 4343 lb. | 387 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 51.9 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 51.7 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 33.3 in | 7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 44.6 ft3 | -29.2 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 Porsche Panamera.