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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2008 BMW Z4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW Z4 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 98.2 in | 18.5 in |
| Length | 198.5 in | 161.9 in | 36.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 49.9 in | 7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3980 lb. | 3108 lb. | 872 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 52.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 0.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW Z4
| 2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
| 2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
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