Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2013 – 2017) vs BMW 7 Series (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 544 hp against 530 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 2.8 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. The BMW 7 Series is the lighter car, from 1,765 kg against 1,925 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2013 – 2017
|
BMW
7 Series
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 19 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 231 – 530 hp | 258 – 552 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 830 Nm | 310 – 750 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 7.6 s | 4.6 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.8 – 11.3 L/100 km | 5.6 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,116 – 5,245 mm | 5,080 – 5,220 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,471 – 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 – 3,165 mm | 3,071 – 3,211 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,925 – 2,215 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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