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 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG 2010 – 2013 BMW 7 Series 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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