2008 BMW 7-Series vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2008 BMW 7-Series

2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class

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4-Door Sedan 750Li

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750Li	17	25	$73,510	$79,900
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750i	17	25	$70,655	$76,800
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 760Li	14	22	$114,170	$124,100
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7	15	23	$105,800	$115,000

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4-Door Sedan 5.5L V12 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class 4-Door Sedan 5.5L V12 RWD	11	17	$134,106	$144,200
S-Class 4-Door Sedan 5.5L V8 4MATIC	14	20	$83,421	$89,700
S-Class 4-Door Sedan 5.5L V8 RWD	14	21	$80,631	$86,700
S-Class 4-Door Sedan 6.0L V12 AMG RWD	11	17	$180,420	$194,000
S-Class 4-Door Sedan 6.3L V8 AMG RWD	11	17	$118,110	$127,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$73,510

$134,106

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$79,900

$144,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1332 / month

$2403 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Controversially styled, the 2008 BMW 7-Series still performs like a smaller sedan and carries rear passengers with ease.

Hark! The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is loaded with top safety and comfort-oriented technologies and is one of the best luxury sedans in the world.

TCC Likes

An engaging character
V-8 power
Intuitive six-speed automatic

Maneuvers like a smaller car
Wonderful dynamic multicontour seats
Vast interior, with plenty of back-seat space

TCC Dislikes

iDrive interface
Confusing seat adjustment controls

S600 doesn’t handle as well
COMAND isn’t always intuitive
Pricey!

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

11 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

17 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

43.4

42.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

37.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

111.0

109.0

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.3

59.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.1

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

203.9

205.0

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

58.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

123.2

124.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.0

16.3

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7 x 1.18

13.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 0.94

12.6 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.3

23.8

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.07

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.1

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

40.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Vehicle-Speed-Sensitive

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P275/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/45R18

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4553

4960

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 x 9.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

4.8L/293

5.5L/336

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

360 @ 6300

510 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V12

Fuel System

EFI

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

360 @ 3400

612 @ 1800 - 3500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

- TBD -

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

2.65

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

- TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 7 Series

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/4-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/5-Arm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double-Pivot Strut

Independent

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