Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 7-Series | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 540 hp@5200 538 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 113.2 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 199.8 in | 194.5 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 74.1 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.8 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4655 lb. | 4277 lb. | 378 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 36.9 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 57.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 35.0 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 7-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.