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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.7 in | -8 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 198.5 in | -20.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 4430 lb. | -737 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.2 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.6 in | -1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 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 |
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