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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2009) vs. BMW 3-Series (2020) Specs

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2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2020 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2020  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V12
OHC-3v
510 hp@5000
612 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
382 hp@5800
369 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 124.6 in 112.2 in 12.4 in
Length 205.0 in 185.7 in 19.3 in
Width 73.7 in 71.9 in 1.8 in
Height 58.0 in 56.8 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 4895 lb. 3968 lb. 927 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.8 gal. 15.6 gal. 8.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 38.7 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 56.0 in 3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 42.0 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 37.6 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 54.6 in 4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 42.3 in 35.2 in 7.1 in
Total Legroom 84.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 7 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 16.9 ft3 -0.6 ft3

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