Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 124.6 in | -12 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 205.0 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 73.7 in | 1 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 58.0 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4465 lb. | -135 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.9 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.7 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 42.3 in | -7.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 21.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 16.3 | 27 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 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 |