Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 493 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 126.4 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 206.6 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.2 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4300 lb. | 4722 lb. | -422 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 20.6 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 61.2 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 61.0 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 44.4 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 85.8 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -2.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW 7-Series.