Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (2010 – 2013) vs BMW 7 Series (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 630 hp against 544 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.6 s. The BMW 7 Series uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,765 kg against 2,070 kg. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG dates from 2010 – 2013, the BMW 7 Series from 2012 – 2016.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
2010 – 2013
|
BMW
7 Series
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 19 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 525 – 630 hp | 258 – 552 hp |
| Torque | 630 – 1,001 Nm | 310 – 750 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 4.6 s | 4.6 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 14.7 L/100 km | 5.6 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,121 – 5,250 mm | 5,080 – 5,220 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,476 – 1,478 mm | 1,471 – 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 – 3,165 mm | 3,071 – 3,211 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,070 – 2,275 kg | 1,765 – 2,105 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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