Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) vs. BMW 7-Series (2011) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2011 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	BMW 7-Series
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 6.0L V12 DOHC-4v 535 hp@5250 550 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.5 in	126.4 in	-4.9 in
Length	203.1 in	205.3 in	-2.2 in
Width	73.0 in	74.9 in	-1.9 in
Height	57.2 in	58.7 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	4610 lb.	5027 lb.	-417 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.0 gal.	21.7 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	40.8 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.2 in	59.2 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.9 in	0.0 in	59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.9 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	57.6 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.4 in	0.0 in	59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.3 in	44.3 in	-4 in
Total Legroom	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	85.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.9 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	17.7 ft³	-2.3 ft³

2006 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

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