Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW X6 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 115.5 in | 6 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 192.1 in | 11 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.1 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 66.5 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4160 lb. | 4894 lb. | -734 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 59.9 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.0 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 35.9 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 | -35.8 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 |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |