2019 BMW 7-Series vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2019 BMW 7-Series

#1 in Luxury Large Cars

2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class

#1 in Coupes

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Sedan 740i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedan 740i	21	29	$78,295	$83,650
Sedan 740i xDrive	20	29	$81,085	$86,650
Plug-In Hybrid 740e xDrive iPerformance	N/A	N/A	$85,365	$91,250
Sedan 750i	17	25	$90,665	$96,950
Sedan 750i xDrive	17	25	$93,455	$99,950
Sedan ALPINA B7 xDrive	17	25	$130,095	$139,350
Sedan M760i xDrive	13	20	$146,230	$156,700

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Sedan S 450

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedan S 450	19	28	$85,775	$91,250
4MATIC Sedan S 450	18	28	$88,595	$94,250
Sedan S 560	17	27	$95,269	$101,350
4MATIC Sedan S 560	17	27	$98,089	$104,350
4MATIC Coupe S 560	17	27	$118,393	$125,950
Cabriolet S 560	17	26	$126,242	$134,300
4MATIC Sedan AMG S 63	17	26	$140,577	$149,550
4MATIC Coupe AMG S 63	17	27	$159,283	$169,450
4MATIC Sedan Maybach S 560	16	25	$160,505	$170,750
4MATIC Cabriolet AMG S 63	15	24	$169,294	$180,100
Sedan Maybach S 650	13	21	$187,906	$199,900
Sedan AMG S 65	13	22	$218,597	$232,550
Coupe AMG S 65	13	21	$226,963	$241,450
Cabriolet AMG S 65	14	21	$238,337	$253,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$78,295

$85,775

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$83,650

$91,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1394 / month

$1521 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 BMW 7-Series is a flagship luxury sedan in the way they used to be: leather everywhere, big power, excellent options.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class delivers effortless power, sublime handling, scads of safety features, and the incontrovertible impression of wealth, tastefully applied.

TCC Likes

Opulent luxury
Wide array of powertrains
Good standard safety equipment

Forceful, smooth powertrains
A true first-class seating experience
Attention to the finest details

TCC Dislikes

Nickel-and-dimed for smartphone compatibility
Short electric range (740e)
Very pricey options

Complex infotainment
The Maybach’s less distinct than in the past
Why not pay more?

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

59.7

Second Leg Room (in)

44.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

39.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

59.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

61.2

Second Hip Room (in)

61.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

58.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

126.4

124.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

63.9

Length, Overall (in)

206.6

206.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.2

12.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.6

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/50HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/50HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4195

4553

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

320 @ 5200

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 1380

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

2.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.31

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.33

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.50

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

7.3

8.1

2019 BMW 7-Series

2019 BMW 7-Series available in small numbers
Rebates: No standard cash incentives
Financing: From 4.29% for 60 months
Leases: From $739 for 36 months

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2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2019 S-Class is on sale
Unadvertised incentives keep growing
Lease: From $1,099 for 36 months
Financing: APR deals still not available

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