Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Volkswagen CC | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 106.7 in | 17.9 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 188.9 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 55.8 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3300 lb. | 1165 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.0 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.7 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 37.3 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The seats go way back and have a high range of motion. This car is more roomy than my previous car which was a 2002 Acura TL. see full Volkswagen CC review |
2011 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The cc only seats four. This is only a downfall if seating 5 is going to be necessary. The rear seat is very stylish and comfortable though. see full Volkswagen CC review |