Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) vs. BMW 5-Series (2023) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2023 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2006	2023
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
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

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