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 740Ld xDrive AWD

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

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2-Door Coupe S 550 4MATIC

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$76,400

$111,507

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$82,500

$119,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1375 / month

$1998 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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9.4

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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

23 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

54.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

60.6

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

Length, Overall (in)

205.3

197.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.3

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

126.4

115.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

17.7

10.4

Brakes

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 )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

20.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P275/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/45HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4685

4707

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

413 @ 1500

516 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.7 L/285

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 4000

449 @ 5250

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

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

All Wheel

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.56

2.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 7 Series

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.9

9.3

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