Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 108.7 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 182.3 in | 13.7 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 69.7 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 3527 lb. | 1120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -17.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 54.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 52.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.7 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 36.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.1 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.4 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 51 ft3 |
2012 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |