Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
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 | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,165 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,855 kg | 2,115 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 90 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 960 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 978 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 1,074 mm | 913 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 462 L | -66 L |
2010 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 |
2010 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 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 |