Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 98.7 in | 18 in |
Length | 198.5 in | 161.1 in | 37.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 67.9 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 59.0 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3980 lb. | 2884 lb. | 1096 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 52.8 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 49.3 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 33.5 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -11.8 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 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |