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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) vs. BMW X3 (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2014 BMW X3 specs.

2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class BMW X3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 124.6 in 110.6 in 14 in
Length 205.0 in 183.0 in 22 in
Width 73.7 in 74.1 in -0.4 in
Height 58.0 in 65.4 in -7.4 in
Curb Weight 4465 lb. 4112 lb. 353 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.8 gal. 17.7 gal. 6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 40.7 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 57.3 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 39.9 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 39.1 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 56.0 in 2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 42.3 in 36.8 in 5.5 in
Total Legroom 84.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 7.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.3 ft3 27.6 ft3 -11.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.3 ft3 63.3 ft3 -47 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X3

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review
 

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