Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 121.5 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 203.1 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 73.0 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.2 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 4160 lb. | 551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 59.2 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 40.3 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 55.5 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2006 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 |