Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.5 in | -17.6 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 203.1 in | -25.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.0 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.2 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 4160 lb. | -590 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.2 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.9 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.3 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 59.4 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 40.3 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 28.8 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 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 |