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2009 BMW 5-Series and 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
| Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 621 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2300 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,165 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,854 mm | 5,245 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,855 kg | 2,254 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 1,008 mm | 957 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 950 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 1,095 mm | 913 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,146 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 396 L | 462 L | -66 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series
| 2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
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