BMW 3-Series (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) Specs

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2017 BMW 3-Series and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2017	2006
Model	BMW 3-Series	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850	supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 493 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	116.7 in	-6.1 in
Length	182.5 in	198.5 in	-16 in
Width	71.3 in	73.0 in	-1.7 in
Height	56.3 in	57.2 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3575 lb.	4120 lb.	-545 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	23.0 gal.	-7.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.6 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	59.2 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.4 in	-0.7 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	35.1 in	35.6 in	-0.5 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	-2.4 ft³

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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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