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2008 Volvo V50 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 124.6 in | -20.7 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 205.0 in | -27.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.7 in | -4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 4465 lb. | -1139 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.1 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.7 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 42.3 in | -7.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -8.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 46.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 2007 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 |
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