Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW X5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,165 mm | 2,819 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,666 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,025 kg | 2,110 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 93 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,013 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 978 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,074 mm | 899 mm | -898 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 674 L | -212 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 1,540 L | 15.3 |
2008 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 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |