Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 469 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2650 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 112.4 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 190.9 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 71.7 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.3 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 4277 lb. | 370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -21.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 56.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 52.4 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.9 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.8 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 Tesla Model S.
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |