Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2026 – present) vs BMW 7 Series (2026 – present): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 612 hp against 585 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.0 s against 4.2 s. It is the lighter car, from 2,090 kg against 2,160 kg. At 5,395 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 91 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2026 – present
|
BMW
7 Series
2026 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2026 – present | 2026 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 313 – 585 hp | 313 – 489 hp |
| Torque | 540 – 750 Nm | 450 – 650 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.0 – 6.4 s | 4.2 – 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.6 – 10.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,194 – 5,304 mm | 5,395 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,951 mm |
| Height | 1,504 mm | 1,549 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,106 – 3,216 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,090 – 2,440 kg | 2,160 – 2,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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