Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 109.8 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 192.5 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.8 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.1 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4160 lb. | 4165 lb. | -5 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.7 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 59.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.2 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 59.6 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 57.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 38.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -26.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -68.3 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 |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |