BMW 7 Series (2008 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 612 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 6.9 L/100 km against 14.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,765 kg against 2,070 kg. The BMW 7 Series dates from 2008 – 2012, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG from 2006 – 2009.
| Specification |
BMW
7 Series
2008 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 245 – 544 hp | 525 – 612 hp |
| Torque | 310 – 750 Nm | 630 – 1,000 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 7.4 s | 4.4 – 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 245 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 13.1 L/100 km | 14.8 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,072 – 5,212 mm | 5,121 – 5,250 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,473 – 1,486 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,068 – 3,211 mm | 3,035 – 3,165 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,765 – 2,150 kg | 2,070 – 2,250 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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