Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,086 mm | 2,578 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,159 mm | 4,201 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,346 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 55 L | 32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 998 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 978 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,509 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,024 mm | 902 mm | -901 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 425 L | 11 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 1,303 L | 14.4 |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |