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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2016) vs. BMW 5-Series (2021) Specs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2021 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2021  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2250
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
523 hp@5500
553 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 124.6 in 117.1 in 7.5 in
Length 206.5 in 195.8 in 10.7 in
Width 74.8 in 73.5 in 1.3 in
Height 58.7 in 58.2 in 0.5 in
Curb Weight 4806 lb. 4275 lb. 531 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 18.0 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 38.8 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 58.7 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.4 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.5 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.1 in 55.9 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 43.0 in 36.5 in 6.5 in
Total Legroom 84.4 in (over 2 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 6.5 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 14.0 ft3 2.3 ft3

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