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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 116.9 in | 7.7 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 193.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3814 lb. | 651 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 36.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 2008 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 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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