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10-20-06, 07:29 PM
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10-20-06, 07:53 PM
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Where does it say the S class has trunk capacity of over 20 cu.ft. ?
You would think they are listing trunk spec. of their basic "standard" model with no fancy options : http://www.mbusa.com/models/features...50V&class=07_S
Mercedes Benz Canada listed the same trunk capacity, 16.3 cu. ft. I can't find "over 20 cu. ft" listed anywhere : http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index.cfm?id=5332
You would think they are listing trunk spec. of their basic "standard" model with no fancy options : http://www.mbusa.com/models/features...50V&class=07_S
Mercedes Benz Canada listed the same trunk capacity, 16.3 cu. ft. I can't find "over 20 cu. ft" listed anywhere : http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index.cfm?id=5332
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10-20-06, 08:04 PM
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My understanding is that the 16.3 number is with certain options (reclining seats? rear a/c? can't remember), and that without those options, the S is at over 20 cu ft.
Also, I think Lexus' measurements are suspect. If you look at www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm, you'll see stats that are hopefully calculated with the same methodology, regardless of brand. And on that website, the LS sure looks alot less roomy than the S, both in terms of passenger and cargo volumes.
Also, I think Lexus' measurements are suspect. If you look at www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm, you'll see stats that are hopefully calculated with the same methodology, regardless of brand. And on that website, the LS sure looks alot less roomy than the S, both in terms of passenger and cargo volumes.
S class doesnt have large trunk either, it has been an weak point in german luxury cars for a long time now....
10-21-06, 12:38 AM
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i looked more closely at the trunk tonight with the rear seat upgrade. it's for sure smaller than my gs400 trunk, but seriously i don't think it's all that small. for sure one large and 2 small luggages no problem. i do wonder if 2 large is possible, but i kinda doubt that
btw, when i say 2 large, i am talking about 28" size
btw, when i say 2 large, i am talking about 28" size
10-21-06, 02:53 AM
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S550 vs LS460 trunk space
I first saw something here: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/Web....ee9e5eb/18727
but I have done a little more research now:
C&D and other sites listed 20 cu ft, for instance
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache...s&ct=clnk&cd=3
However it looks to me like they rounded up from 19.8, because that number is listed elsewhere, for instance
http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/N...all?print=yes/ or
https://www.edmunds.com/insideline/d...ticleId=108988
Here's a site that says "Trunk Space: 16.3-19.8 cubic feet":
http://ifcar.net/info.sedans.ultralux.s550.htm
Also, even if Lexus' 18 cu ft claim is accurate, one has to consider whether the shape makes it as usable as one might hope:
I agree with this, having checked out the car at a dealer just yesterday. The space between the wheel wells is narrow enough in the LS that I don't think two 28-inchers are going to fit.
This is pure speculation, but I wonder if the 18 number is the "true" volume, more like the amount of air that the trunk would hold, whereas the EPA measurements somehow take into account "shape" and thus come up with a lower number.
but I have done a little more research now:
C&D and other sites listed 20 cu ft, for instance
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache...s&ct=clnk&cd=3
However it looks to me like they rounded up from 19.8, because that number is listed elsewhere, for instance
http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/N...all?print=yes/ or
https://www.edmunds.com/insideline/d...ticleId=108988
Here's a site that says "Trunk Space: 16.3-19.8 cubic feet":
http://ifcar.net/info.sedans.ultralux.s550.htm
Also, even if Lexus' 18 cu ft claim is accurate, one has to consider whether the shape makes it as usable as one might hope:
This is pure speculation, but I wonder if the 18 number is the "true" volume, more like the amount of air that the trunk would hold, whereas the EPA measurements somehow take into account "shape" and thus come up with a lower number.
Last edited by syswei; 10-21-06 at 03:32 AM.
10-21-06, 04:52 AM
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they dont... all measurments are EPA measurments, they are volume measurments and they dont care at all about the shape of the boot, just the volume.
Did you actually check S class boot before posting how wide it is? :-).
Did you actually check S class boot before posting how wide it is? :-).
10-21-06, 12:07 PM
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I first saw something here: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/Web....ee9e5eb/18727
but I have done a little more research now:
C&D and other sites listed 20 cu ft, for instance
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but I have done a little more research now:
C&D and other sites listed 20 cu ft, for instance
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I hope they don't make it ugly like they have done to RAV-4.
10-21-06, 12:12 PM
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although the trunk of that thing does hold a lot of stuff
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