Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) vs. BMW X5 (2021) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2021 BMW X5 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2021
Model	Mercedes-Benz S-Class	BMW X5
Engine	supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 493 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@6000 553 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.5 in	115.5 in	6 in
Length	203.1 in	194.3 in	8.8 in
Width	73.0 in	78.9 in	-5.9 in
Height	57.2 in	69.0 in	-11.8 in
Curb Weight	4300 lb.	5425 lb.	-1125 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.0 gal.	21.9 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	40.8 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.2 in	60.0 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.9 in	0.0 in	59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.8 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	58.1 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.4 in	0.0 in	59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.3 in	37.4 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	33.9 ft³	-18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	72.3 ft³	-56.9 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

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