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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2010) vs. BMW 5-Series (2009) Specs

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2009 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class BMW 5-Series  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
5.0L V10
DOHC-4v
500 hp@7750
383 lb-ft@6100
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 124.6 in 113.7 in 10.9 in
Length 206.5 in 191.1 in 15.4 in
Width 73.7 in 72.7 in 1 in
Height 58.0 in 57.8 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 4653 lb. 4089 lb. 564 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.8 gal. 18.5 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 37.7 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 57.3 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.9 in 0.0 in 59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.5 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 37.9 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 57.2 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.4 in 0.0 in 59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 42.3 in 36.0 in 6.3 in
Total Legroom 84.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 6.7 in
Cargo Volume 16.4 ft3 14.0 ft3 2.4 ft3

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2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
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 AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. 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
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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