

Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 DOHC-4v 535 hp@5250 550 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 126.4 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 205.3 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.9 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4610 lb. | 5026 lb. | -416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 21.7 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.8 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 59.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 44.3 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 85.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -2.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 BMW 7-Series.