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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2021) vs. BMW 5-Series (2018) Specs

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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2018 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2021 2018  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
603 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2250
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
600 hp@5700
553 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 126.6 in 117.1 in 9.5 in
Length 208.2 in 194.6 in 13.6 in
Width 76.9 in 73.5 in 3.4 in
Height 59.2 in 58.2 in 1 in
Curb Weight 4610 lb. 4370 lb. 240 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.1 gal. 18.0 gal. 4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 42.1 in 38.8 in 3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.6 in 58.7 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.4 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.5 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.0 in 55.9 in 3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 43.8 in 36.5 in 7.3 in
Total Legroom 85.5 in (over 2 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 7.6 in
Cargo Volume 12.9 ft3 18.7 ft3 -5.8 ft3

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