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 | 3,086 mm | 2,921 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,159 mm | 4,968 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,146 kg | 1,970 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 80 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 965 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 970 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,509 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,024 mm | 846 mm | -845 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,910 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 445 L | -9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 1,263 L | 14.4 |
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.