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Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 102.4 in | 19.1 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 171.9 in | 31.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.5 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 61.4 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4160 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1295 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 53.3 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 52.3 in | 7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 52.6 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 43.7 in | 15.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 36.2 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -46.1 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 |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |