Compare 2014 BMW 7-Series vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs 2014 Porsche Panamera

2014 BMW 7-Series
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2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class
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2014 Porsche Panamera
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4-Door Sedan 740Li RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 740Li RWD 19 29 $71,760 $78,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 740Li xDrive AWD 19 28 $74,520 $81,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 740i RWD 19 29 $68,080 $74,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750Li RWD 16 25 $83,720 $91,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750Li xDrive AWD 16 24 $86,480 $94,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750i RWD 17 25 $80,315 $87,300
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750i xDrive AWD 16 24 $83,075 $90,300
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 760Li RWD 13 20 $129,905 $141,200
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7 LWB RWD 16 25 $121,625 $132,200
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7 LWB xDrive AWD 16 24 $124,385 $135,200
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7 SWB RWD 16 25 $118,035 $128,300
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7 SWB xDrive AWD 16 24 $120,795 $131,300
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 7 L RWD 22 30 $77,555 $84,300
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4-Door Sedan S 550 4MATIC
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 4MATIC 16 26 $89,187 $95,900
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 RWD 17 25 $86,397 $92,900
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 63 AMG 4MATIC 15 23 $129,735 $139,500
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4-Door HB
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Panamera 4-Door HB 18 28 N/A $78,100
Panamera 4-Door HB 4 18 27 N/A $82,800
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S 17 27 N/A $98,300
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S Executive 17 26 N/A $125,600
Panamera 4-Door HB GTS 16 24 N/A $113,400
Panamera 4-Door HB S 17 27 N/A $93,200
Panamera 4-Door HB S E-Hybrid 22 30 N/A $99,000
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo 15 24 N/A $141,300
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo Executive 15 24 N/A $161,100
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S 15 24 N/A $180,300
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S Executive 15 24 N/A $200,500

Pricing

Invoice Price
$71,760
$89,187
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$78,000
$95,900
$78,100

Monthly Payment Estimate
$1300 / month
$1598 / month
$1302 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
9.2
9.4
8.4

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 BMW 7-Series is not just luxurious and comfortable, but exceptionally quick and technologically advanced. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class makes an emotional appeal for its claim as the best sedan in the world, and we're feeling it. The 2014 Porsche Panamera adds to the desirability of an already heady mix of performance, style, and functionality.

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Fuel Economy

City
19 mpg 16 mpg 18 mpg

Highway
29 mpg 26 mpg 28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Large Cars Large Cars Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)
38.9 39.2 38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.6 59.1 51.7

Front Head Room (in)
40.8 39.7 38

Passenger Capacity
5 5 4

Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.2 59.7 51.9

Second Leg Room (in)
44.3 43 33.3

Front Leg Room (in)
41.2 41.4 41.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.9 74.8 76

Track Width, Front (in)
63.4 63.9 65.3

Length, Overall (in)
205.3 206.5 197.4

Height, Overall (in)
58.3 58.8 55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)
65 64.5 65.4

Wheelbase (in)
126.4 124.6 115

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5 5.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
17.7 - -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- - 44.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- - 15.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.5 11.8 13

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.7 13.2 14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.1 21.1 21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.6 40 39.3

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P245/50VR18 P255/45HR18 P275/45YR18

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Front Tire Size
P245/50VR18 P255/45HR18 P245/50YR18

Spare Tire Size
NA NA NA

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4432 4773 3902

Wheels

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA NA NA

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 18 X 8.5 18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA NA

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 18 X 8.5 18 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210 150 -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 520 -

Engine

Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
332 @ 1300 516 @ 1800 295 @ 3750

Engine Order Code
NA NA NA

Displacement
3.0 L/182 4.6 L/285 3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
315 @ 5800 449 @ 5250 310 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 16 (Est) 18

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 19 (Est) 22

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 26 (Est) 28

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.86 3.31

Trans Order Code
NA NA 250

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.73 0.59

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.37 1.37

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.82 0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 4.38 5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.46 2.65 3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 1.92 2.01

Trans Type
8 7 7

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 - -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29 1.00 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 3.42 4.57

Summary

Vehicle Name
BMW 7 Series Mercedes-Benz S-Class Porsche Panamera

Body Style
Sedan 4MATIC Sedan Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 (Est) 9.6 (Est) 8.3 (Est)

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