Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Volkswagen Touareg | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 112.4 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 187.2 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.9 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.0 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4160 lb. | 5168 lb. | -1008 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 57.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 35.6 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -55.6 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |