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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) vs. BMW 7-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2011 BMW 7-Series specs.

2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2011 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class BMW 7-Series  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200		 turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
500 hp@5500
516 lb-ft@3000		  
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 124.6 in 126.4 in -1.8 in
Length 205.0 in 205.3 in -0.3 in
Width 73.7 in 74.9 in -1.2 in
Height 58.0 in 58.7 in -0.7 in
Curb Weight 4663 lb. 4641 lb. 22 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.8 gal. 21.7 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 40.8 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 59.2 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.2 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 38.9 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 57.6 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 42.3 in 44.3 in -2 in
Total Legroom 84.2 in (over 2 rows) 85.5 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 17.7 ft3 -1.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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