Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2013 – 2017) vs BMW 7 Series (2012 – 2016): specs compared

The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 544 hp against 530 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 2.8 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. The BMW 7 Series is the lighter car, from 1,765 kg against 1,925 kg.

Specification Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors 2013 – 2017 BMW 7 Series BMW 7 Series 2012 – 2016
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2013 – 2017 2012 – 2016
Body style — —
Variants 14 19
Fuel Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Drive RWD · AWD RWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 231 – 530 hp 258 – 552 hp
Torque 370 – 830 Nm 310 – 750 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.6 – 7.6 s 4.6 – 7.5 s
Top speed 240 – 249 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 2.8 – 11.3 L/100 km 5.6 – 13.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 5,116 – 5,245 mm 5,080 – 5,220 mm
Width 1,900 mm 1,902 mm
Height 1,496 mm 1,471 – 1,481 mm
Wheelbase 3,035 – 3,165 mm 3,071 – 3,211 mm
Curb weight 1,925 – 2,215 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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