Model Year | 2007 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 8-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
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. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,165 mm | 2,822 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,856 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,284 kg | 2,031 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 68 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 988 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 853 mm | 125 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,074 mm | 749 mm | -748 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,819 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 419 L | 43 L |
2007 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 2021 BMW 8-Series.