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BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

2011 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.9 in 124.6 in -7.7 in
Length 193.1 in 205.0 in -11.9 in
Width 73.2 in 73.7 in -0.5 in
Height 57.6 in 58.0 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 3814 lb. 4465 lb. -651 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 23.8 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 37.8 in 2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 59.1 in -0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.9 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.5 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.2 in 58.7 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 42.3 in -6.2 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 84.2 in (over 2 rows) -6.7 in
Cargo Volume 18.4 ft3 16.3 ft3 2.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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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