BMW 5-Series (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) Specs

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2010 BMW 5-Series and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	124.6 in	-10.9 in
Length	191.1 in	206.5 in	-15.4 in
Width	72.7 in	73.7 in	-1 in
Height	57.8 in	58.0 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	4089 lb.	4916 lb.	-827 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	23.8 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	37.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	59.1 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.9 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.5 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	58.7 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.4 in	-59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	42.3 in	-6.3 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	-6.7 in
Cargo Volume	14.0 ft³	16.4 ft³	-2.4 ft³

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

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