Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 4-Series | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@7000 406 lb-ft@1850 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 124.6 in | -14 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 205.0 in | -22.4 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 73.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 58.0 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 4663 lb. | -551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 37.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 59.1 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.8 in | 58.7 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 42.3 in | -9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -8.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 4-Series.
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 |