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Compare BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan

BMW 7 Series
2020 BMW 7 Series
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$86,450
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
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$94,250
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N/A
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Overview

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
3.0-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.3 ft³

Photos

BMW 7 Series
2020 BMW 7 Series Rear View Driving
2020 BMW 7 Series Dashboard
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Rear Angle View
2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Central Console
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
3.0-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
42 ft
N/A

Wheels

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

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P245/50VR18
P245/50HR18
Rear Tire
P245/50VR18
P245/50HR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
22 MPG
City
22 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
8.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
453.2 miles
400.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
597.4 miles
590.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
207.4 in
206.9 in
Height
58.2 in
58.8 in
Max Width
74.9 in
N/A
Front Width
63.4 in
63.9 in
Rear Width
64.6 in
64.5 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
124.6 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.9 in
42.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.2 in
59.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
61.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
44.4 in
43 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.9 in
39.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.7 in
59.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
61.5 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
4,244 lbs
4,553 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³
12.3 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Arctic Gray Metallic
  • Bemina Grey Amber Effect
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Cashmere Silver Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Donington Gray Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Imperial Blue Metallic
  • Jet Black
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Royal Burgundy Red Metallic
  • Anthracite Blue Metallic
  • Black
  • Diamond Silver Metallic
  • Dune Silver Metallic
  • Emerald Green Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Magnetite Black Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Ruby Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Azurite Black II Metallic, Priority 1. Available: 07/01/2019
  • Azurite Black Metallic, Priority 1. Build Out: 06/30/2019
  • Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
  • Individual Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
  • Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
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
  • designo Silk Beige/Blue, Semi-Aniline Leather Upholstery
  • designo Silk Beige/Grey, Semi-Aniline Leather Upholstery
  • designo Silk Beige/Red, Semi-Aniline Leather Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Sahara Beige, Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Zagora Beige, 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
  • Cashmere Beige/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Fiona Red/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Porcelain/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Silk Beige/Espresso Brown, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mahogany/Silk Beige, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Porcelain/Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Saddle Brown/Black, Exclusive Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Sand, 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
Optional
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
Not Available

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
Optional
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
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
Optional
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
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
Night Vision
Optional
Optional
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
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Optional

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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