Model Year | 2007 | 2019 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW i8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.2 in | 14.4 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 184.9 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.5 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 50.8 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4895 lb. | 3501 lb. | 1394 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.7 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 32.4 in | 6.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 49.6 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 28.2 in | 14.1 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 12.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
2007 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW i8.