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BMW 3-Series (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) Specs

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2018 BMW 3-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2018 2008  
Model BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
425 hp@5500
406 lb-ft@1850
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,809 mm 3,165 mm -1 mm
Length 4,636 mm 5,207 mm -1 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,430 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,647 kg 2,115 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 90 L -30 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 960 mm -959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,400 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 958 mm 978 mm -20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 892 mm 1,074 mm 891 mm
Total Legroom 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 368 L 462 L -94 L

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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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