What are the pros and cons of BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Pros of 7 Series are: Fitting flagship with sporty and luxurious demeanour. Modern, comfortable and tech-laden interiors. Still available with the glorious V12 in 760Li guise. Pros of S-Class are: Ultimate luxury sedan. Lots of clever tech. Refinement. Cons of 7 Series are: Subjective looks, not for everyone’s liking. Ride quality is no match compared to the S-Class. Optional luxury packages are expensive. Cons of S-Class are: Low ground clearance. Expensive. Too big for urban driving.

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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 ₹ 1.38 Crore and Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is ₹ 1.42 Crore. The BMW 7 Series is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 7 Series provides the mileage of 17.66 kmpl and S-Class provides the mileage of 13.89 kmpl.

7 Series vs S-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	7 Series	S-Class
Price	₹ 1.38 Crore	₹ 1.42 Crore
Engine Capacity	2993 cc	2925 cc
Power	262 bhp	282 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter)	Automatic (Torque Converter)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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BMW 7 Series

730Ld DPE Signature

₹ 1.38 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

₹ 1.42 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B57 Turbocharged I6	OM656 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	262 bhp @ 4000 rpm	282 bhp @ 3400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	620 Nm @ 2000 rpm	600 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.66	13.89
Driving Range (Km)	1377.48	972.3
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 5260 5255
Width (mm) 1902 1899
Height (mm) 1479 1494
Wheelbase (mm) 3210 3165
Ground Clearance (mm) 135 140
Kerb Weight (kg) 1945
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person) 5 5
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 2
Bootspace (litres) 515 530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 78 70

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-wishbone Axle with Self-leveling Air Springs	Independent, Multi-link, 'Airmatic' air springs
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle with Self-leveling Air Springs	Independent, Multi-link, 'Airmatic' air springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.4	6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R19	245 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	275 / 40 R19	245 / 50 R18

Features

Safety

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Middle Rear Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Locks & Security
Engine immobilizer
Central Locking Keyless Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	4	2

Telematics
Remote AC On/Off Via app
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Check Vehicle Status Via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
Emergency Call

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable with 2 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, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable with 2 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, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Canberra Beige / Dark Coffee, Ivory White / Black, Cognac / Black	Black, Silk Beige / Espresso Brown
Rear Armrest	With Audio controls & Cup holder	With Audio controls & Cup holder
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down	All	All
One Touch - Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - electric	Rear - electric
Boot-lid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Dual Tone	Body Coloured

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Instantaneous Consumption

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Gesture Control
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
GPS Navigation System
Speakers	6+	6+
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
MP3 Playback
CD Player
DVD Playback
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard-drive
Steering mounted controls
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years) 2 2
Warranty (Kilometres) Unlimited Unlimited

CarWale's Take

Good Things	Fitting flagship with sporty and luxurious demeanour. Modern, comfortable and tech-laden interiors. Still available with the glorious V12 in 760Li guise.	Ultimate luxury sedan. Lots of clever tech. Refinement.
Could be Better	Subjective looks, not for everyone’s liking. Ride quality is no match compared to the S-Class. Optional luxury packages are expensive.	Low ground clearance. Expensive. Too big for urban driving.

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Cavansite Blue Metallic
	Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect Metallic	Ruby Black Metallic
	Royal Burgundy Brillant Effect metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic View Colour Images
	Mineral White Metallic View Colour Images

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Overall Rating

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5.0/5

1 Rating

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Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.5Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	3.5Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	3.5Value for Money

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Raj Kumar

It's was absolutely awesome. I can't believe.it's totally advanced technology. and so many.features. I love it. I can't say something I speechless.

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Ultimate luxury car.

The road presence and showroom experience was unremarkable. It's an amazing car with immense presence and industry-leading features with a ton of space. It is the most comfortable car in the world no matter which variant you choose to buy. I own the S450 and I'd recommend the Maybach S650 if you really want to experience the best of the best. But maintenance is extremely expensive especially for the petrol variants after 3-5 years as there are a billion things to go wrong. No matter the small grievances, buying an S-Class would definitely be the best decision you would've made in your life!

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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 is priced at ₹ 1.38 Crore, whereas Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced at ₹ 1.42 Crore. Hence BMW 7 Series is the cheaper car amongst the two. For detailed comparison of 7 Series vs S-Class, click here.

Pros of 7 Series are:

Fitting flagship with sporty and luxurious demeanour.
Modern, comfortable and tech-laden interiors.
Still available with the glorious V12 in 760Li guise.

Pros of S-Class are:

Ultimate luxury sedan.
Lots of clever tech.
Refinement.

Cons of 7 Series are:

Subjective looks, not for everyone’s liking.
Ride quality is no match compared to the S-Class.
Optional luxury packages are expensive.

Cons of S-Class are:

Low ground clearance.
Expensive.
Too big for urban driving.

Q: Which car between 7 Series and S-Class is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 730Ld DPE Signature version, mileage of 7 Series is 17.66 kmpl, whereas for the S 350d version, mileage of S-Class is 13.89 kmpl. Thus making 7 Series the more fuel efficient as compared to S-Class.

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

For the 730Ld DPE Signature version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of 7 Series produces 262 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 620 Nm @ 2000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the S 350d version, 2925 cc Diesel engine of S-Class produces 282 bhp @ 3400 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 1200 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare 7 Series and S-Class, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare 7 Series and S-Class comparison, we have considered most popular version on CarWale as default, however, any version of these cars can be compared.

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BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Length (mm)	5260	5255
Width (mm)	1902	1899
Height (mm)	1479	1494
Wheelbase (mm)	3210	3165
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	140
Kerb Weight (kg)	1945

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	515	530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	78	70

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment

Engine immobilizer
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Remote AC On/Off Via app
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Check Vehicle Status Via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
Emergency Call

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe

Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years)	2	2
Warranty (Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited

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Q: What are the pros and cons of BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

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Q: Which car between 7 Series and S-Class is better in terms of fuel economy?

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