Model Year | 2006 | 2022 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@5700 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 117.1 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 198.5 in | 195.8 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.5 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.2 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4345 lb. | 205 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 58.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.5 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 BMW 5-Series.