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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
| Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 493 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750 |
5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 113.7 in | 3 in |
| Length | 198.5 in | 191.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4120 lb. | 4089 lb. | 31 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 57.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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