Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 6-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 109.4 in | 15.2 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 190.2 in | 14.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 54.1 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5035 lb. | 3909 lb. | 1126 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.4 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.6 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 49.4 in | 9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 28.8 in | 13.5 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 70.8 in (over 2 rows) | 13.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW 6-Series.