Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	124.6 in	-21.5 in
Length	180.3 in	205.0 in	-24.7 in
Width	68.5 in	73.7 in	-5.2 in
Height	58.1 in	58.0 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	4465 lb.	-1390 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	23.8 gal.	-6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.8 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.1 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.9 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.5 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	58.7 in	-5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	42.3 in	-8.8 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	-7.2 in
Cargo Volume	11.3 ft³	16.3 ft³	-5 ft³

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

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

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