Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe | 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 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 3,165 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 5,207 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,895 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,392 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,009 kg | 2,284 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 90 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 978 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 1,074 mm | 896 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 459 L | 462 L | -3 L |
2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like all BMWs midsize and larger, the 6-Series Gran Coupe can be equipped with the make's multi-contour seats. Thanks to abundant padding and a large number of adjustments, these are about as comfortable and as supportive as seats get. The Audi A7's seats, firmer, flatter, and with far fewer adjustments, aren't as luxurious or nearly as supportive in hard turns. (I did drive the car for over nine hours one day without even a hint of soreness, though.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Even with the 4.5-inch wheelbase stretch, the 6-Series Gran Coupe has a tight, low-mounted rear seat with a virtually useless center position, as the center console extends all the way to the seat. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with an inch or so above my head and a couple ahead of my up-angled knees. The cushion is well-shaped, but under-sized. The A7 has a much roomier, more comfortable rear seat. It's the one to buy if you want adult-sized people to use that second pair of doors. (Why you'd want these doors if you're not going to use them? I don't know--ask the person who owns one.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.
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 |