Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) vs. BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe (2020) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2020 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe
Engine	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 621 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@6000 553 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	124.6 in	119.0 in	5.6 in
Length	206.5 in	200.2 in	6.3 in
Width	73.7 in	76.1 in	-2.4 in
Height	58.0 in	55.2 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	5082 lb.	4612 lb.	470 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	18.0 gal.	5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	39.1 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	57.2 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.9 in	0.0 in	59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.1 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.0 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	54.6 in	4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.4 in	0.0 in	59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.3 in	36.6 in	5.7 in
Total Legroom	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	5.5 in
Cargo Volume	16.4 ft³	15.5 ft³	0.9 ft³

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