Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 6-Series | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500 |
supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 493 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 116.7 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 198.5 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 73.0 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 53.9 in | 57.2 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4284 lb. | 4120 lb. | 164 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.2 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.7 in | 58.3 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.5 in | 35.6 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 6-Series.
2006 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 |