Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1998 – 2002) vs BMW 7 Series (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 367 hp against 326 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 15.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,770 kg against 2,120 kg. At 5,370 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 201 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1998 – 2002
|
BMW
7 Series
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 367 hp | 326 hp |
| Torque | 315 – 560 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 8.5 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 229 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 13.9 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,042 – 5,169 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 – 3,086 mm | 3,320 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,770 – 2,010 kg | 2,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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