Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 124.6 in | -22.2 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 205.0 in | -33.1 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 73.7 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 58.0 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 4465 lb. | -1600 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.8 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.1 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.7 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 42.3 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix 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 |