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2021 BMW 7 Series
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$86,800
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
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$109,800
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Overview

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.9 ft³

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BMW 7 Series
2020-2021 BMW 7 Series Rear View Driving
2020-2021 BMW 7 Series Central Console
28
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
Rear Angle View
Central Console
25
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
429 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,244 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
N/A
City
22 MPG
N/A
Highway
29 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.2 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gallons
22.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
453.2 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
597.4 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
207.4 in
208.2 in
Height
58.2 in
59.2 in
Max Width
74.9 in
76.9 in
Front Width
63.4 in
65.2 in
Rear Width
64.6 in
66.3 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
126.6 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
39.9 in
39.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.2 in
59.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
62.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
44.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
38.9 in
39.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.7 in
57.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
61.9 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³
12.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
42 ft
42 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/50VR18
P
Rear Tire
P245/50VR18
P

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Bernina Grey Amber Effect
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Cashmere Silver Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Donington Gray Metallic
  • Jet Black
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic, Late Availability
  • Anthracite Blue
  • Black
  • Cirrus Silver
  • Emerald Green
  • Graphite Grey
  • Mojave Silver
  • Obsidian Black
  • Onyx Black
  • Rubellite Red
  • Selenite Grey

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
  • Individual Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
  • Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
  • Frozen Bluestone Metallic, Priority 1 Late Availability
designo Diamond White

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Sienna Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Black, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Zagora Beige, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Nappa Leather w/Quilting Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather w/Quilting Upholstery
  • Amarone Brown/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Fiona Red/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Night Blue, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magma Grey, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Sienna Brown/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Carmine Red/Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magma grey, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Sienna Brown/Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Silver Grey/Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Optional
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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