Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 621 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2300 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 4,600 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,897 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,224 kg | 1,685 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 60 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,539 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 935 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 848 mm | 856 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 294 L | 314 L | -20 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |