Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@6000 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 119.0 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 198.5 in | 200.2 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.1 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 55.2 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4550 lb. | 4612 lb. | -62 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 57.2 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 54.6 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.6 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -0.1 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 8-Series Gran Coupe.