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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 2,560 mm 2,964 mm 0 mm
Length 4,582 mm 5,042 mm -1 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,854 mm 0 mm
Height 1,298 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,939 kg 1,869 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 87 L -7 L
Headroom, Row 1 958 mm 955 mm 3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,372 mm 1,504 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,369 mm 1,521 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,090 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 975 mm -975 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,481 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,509 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 904 mm -904 mm
Total Legroom 1,090 mm (over 1 row) 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 204 L 436 L -232 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 289 L 15.4 273.6 L

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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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