Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Volkswagen Touareg | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 112.4 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 187.2 in | 17.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 68.0 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 5086 lb. | -621 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.7 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 57.4 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 35.6 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -54.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.