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Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200		 supercharged
5.4L V8
OHC-3v
493 hp@6100
516 lb-ft@2750		  
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 116.7 in -15.9 in
Length 180.4 in 198.5 in -18.1 in
Width 71.5 in 73.0 in -1.5 in
Height 51.1 in 57.2 in -6.1 in
Curb Weight 4274 lb. 4120 lb. 154 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 23.0 gal. -1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 37.6 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 59.2 in -5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 59.9 in -6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 41.3 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.4 in -38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 58.3 in -58.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 59.4 in -59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 35.6 in -35.6 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) -34 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.2 ft3 15.4 ft3 -8.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 15.4 ft3 -5.2 ft3

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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