Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 124.6 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 206.5 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4630 lb. | -1135 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.9 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 58.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 59.4 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 42.3 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.