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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2009 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Subaru Outback | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 105.1 in | 19.5 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 188.7 in | 16.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.7 in | 4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 63.2 in | -5.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3330 lb. | 1135 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.7 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 33.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -49.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Outback
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
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