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