BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.95 Crore and Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 2.20 Crore. The BMW 7 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

7 Series 740i M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (TC) vs S-Class S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	7 Series	S-Class
Price	Rs. 1.95 Crore	Rs. 2.20 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2999 cc
Power	394 bhp	429 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (TC)

Rs. 1.95 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition

Rs. 2.20 Crore

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (TC)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, DOHC
Engine Type		3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	Not Applicable	Lithium Ion, 22 kWh
Electric Motor	Not Applicable	Single
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	394 bhp	429 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 321 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor)
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	540 Nm	680 Nm (Combined Engine & Motor), 540 Nm (Engine), 440 Nm (Motor)
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		115
DC Fast Charging		10-80 % : 20 mins, 60 kW charger
AC Fast Charging		0 - 100 % : 2 hrs 15 mins, 11 kW charger
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features		Air Suspension
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8
Front Tyres	20	20
Rear Tyres		20
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning		Warning + Auto Braking, Vehicle Detection (4-Wheeler & 2-Wheeler) & Pedestrian Detection
ADAS		Level 2
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	15 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Seatbelt, Front Centre)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Warning and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning & Collision Avoidance	Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist		Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier		PM 2.5
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive with Stop and Go
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Stop Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (64)
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Soft-Close Doors, Painted Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windshield, Electric (All)	Rear Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	17.9" Touch-screen Display	12.3" HD Touch-screen Display in front screen & Two 13.1" Touch-screen Display in rear screens
Audio System	35 Dolby Atmos surround sound Speakers	6+ Burmester Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Voice Command
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Yes (Rear)

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	All Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior		Dual Tone (Nappa Leather Macchiato Beige / Magma Grey)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Split Third Row Seat		Not Applicable
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	M Carbon Black metallic	Emerald Green
	Mineral White metallic	Verde Silver
	Oxide Grey metallic	Obsidian Black
	Tanzanite Blue metallic	Opalite White Bright
	Vancouver Green	Velvet Brown

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

1 Rating

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Value for Money
	5.0Value for Money

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I'm well more awaited for my best experience, and this car won't let demotivate me by stunning looks and maximum range in petrol and EV , pretty awaited I am.

Best car I have ever seen

This car was the best due his mileage, comfort, and other features of safety make this car perfect so I considered this car is best and also the best in look, and the best because it was a hybrid.

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7 Series vs S-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.95 Crore and Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 2.20 Crore. Hence BMW 7 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 7 Series compared to S-Class?

For the 740i M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (TC) variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 7 Series produces 394 bhp of power and 540 Nm of torque. For the S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition variant, 2999 cc Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of S-Class produces 429 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 321 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor) of power and 680 Nm (Combined Engine & Motor), 540 Nm (Engine), 440 Nm (Motor) of torque.

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BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Length Width Height	5395 mm * 1950 mm * 1550 mm	5304 mm * 1921 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	3215	3216

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace		345 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		67

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Iconic Glow Kidney Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless Central Locking with Walk-Away Lock
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Tow Away Alert
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Alexa Compatibility