BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW 5-Series (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

2013 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2013 2008  
Model BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
560 hp@6000
500 lb-ft@1500		 turbocharged
6.0L V12
OHC-3v
604 hp@4800
738 lb-ft@2000		  
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
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 4387 lb. 5035 lb. -648 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

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 5-Series

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 5-Series.

Be the first!

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
 
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.