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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Volvo V50 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 103.9 in | 17.6 in |
| Length | 203.1 in | 177.7 in | 25.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.2 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4160 lb. | 3326 lb. | 834 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 55.2 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 54.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 50.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 34.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -47.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
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