2015 BMW 7-Series vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2015 BMW 7-Series

2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class

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4-Door Sedan RWD 740i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan RWD 740i	19	29	$68,580	$74,000
4-Door Sedan RWD 740Li	19	29	$72,260	$78,000
4-Door Sedan AWD 740Li xDrive	19	28	$75,020	$81,000
4-Door Sedan AWD 740Ld xDrive	23	31	$76,400	$82,500
4-Door Sedan RWD ActiveHybrid 7 L	22	30	$78,055	$84,300
4-Door Sedan RWD 750i	17	25	$80,815	$87,300
4-Door Sedan AWD 750i xDrive	16	24	$83,575	$90,300
4-Door Sedan RWD 750Li	16	25	$84,220	$91,000
4-Door Sedan AWD 750Li xDrive	16	24	$86,980	$94,000
4-Door Sedan SWB RWD ALPINA B7	16	25	$118,535	$128,300
4-Door Sedan SWB AWD ALPINA B7 xDrive	16	24	$121,295	$131,300
4-Door Sedan LWB RWD ALPINA B7	16	25	$122,125	$132,200
4-Door Sedan LWB AWD ALPINA B7 xDrive	16	24	$124,885	$135,200
4-Door Sedan RWD 760Li	13	20	$130,405	$141,200

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4-Door Sedan RWD S 550 Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan RWD S 550	17	26	$87,792	$94,400
4-Door Sedan RWD S 550 Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$87,792	$94,400
4-Door Sedan 4MATIC S 550	16	26	$90,582	$97,400
2-Door Coupe 4MATIC S 550	16	24	$111,507	$119,900
4-Door Sedan 4MATIC S 63 AMG	15	23	$131,549	$141,450
2-Door Coupe 4MATIC S 63 AMG	15	23	$149,637	$160,900
4-Door Sedan RWD S 600	13	21	$155,217	$166,900
4-Door Sedan RWD S 65 AMG	13	20	$206,460	$222,000
2-Door Coupe RWD S 65 AMG	13	20	$214,737	$230,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$68,580

$87,792

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$74,000

$94,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1233 / month

$1573 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 BMW 7-Series is exceptionally quick and technologically advanced, but also very luxurious and wonderfully comfortable.

With the addition of a beautiful, expressive new Coupe, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is no longer just the best sedan in the world; it's now a family of flagship models.

TCC Likes

Strong powertrains
Formal yet athletic appearance
Many chances to upgrade

Forceful, smooth powertrains
Attention to the finest details
Available all-wheel drive

TCC Dislikes

ActiveHybrid 7 should be smoother
Tech overload
Interiors without upgrades feel stark

Steering lacks feedback
Diesel and Hybrid models haven't arrived yet

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

39.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

59.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

39.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

59.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.3

58.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

120.9

124.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

63.9

Length, Overall (in)

199.8

206.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

17.7

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.5

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.7

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4344

4729

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/182

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

315 @ 5800

436 @ 5250

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 1300

479

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

427

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.46

2.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 7 Series

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

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