Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 4-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@7000 406 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.6 in | 14 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 182.6 in | 23.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 54.5 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4916 lb. | 4057 lb. | 859 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.3 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 49.8 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 33.1 in | 9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 8.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 4-Series.