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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) vs. BMW 7-Series (2017) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2017 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class BMW 7-Series  
Engine turbocharged
6.0L V12
OHC-3v
621 hp@4800
738 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
600 hp@5750
590 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 124.6 in 126.4 in -1.8 in
Length 206.5 in 206.6 in -0.1 in
Width 73.7 in 74.8 in -1.1 in
Height 58.0 in 58.2 in -0.2 in
Curb Weight 5082 lb. 4755 lb. 327 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.8 gal. 20.6 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 39.9 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 61.2 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.9 in 0.0 in 59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.4 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 38.9 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 61.0 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.4 in 0.0 in 59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 42.3 in 44.4 in -2.1 in
Total Legroom 84.2 in (over 2 rows) 85.8 in (over 2 rows) -1.6 in
Cargo Volume 16.4 ft3 18.2 ft3 -1.8 ft3

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