2022 BMW 7-Series vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2022 BMW 7-Series

#5 in Luxury Large Cars

2022 Mercedes-Benz S Class

#2 in Coupes

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740i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
7 Series 740i Sedan	22	29	$81,225	$86,800
7 Series 740i xDrive Sedan	20	27	$84,015	$89,800
7 Series 745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$89,685	$95,900
7 Series 750i xDrive Sedan	17	24	$96,290	$103,000
7 Series ALPINA B7 xDrive Sedan	17	24	$133,675	$143,200
7 Series M760i xDrive Sedan	13	20	$147,255	$157,800

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Maybach S 580 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class Maybach S 580 4MATIC Sedan	15	24	$174,731	$184,900
S-Class S 500 4MATIC Sedan	21	30	$104,990	$111,100
S-Class S 580 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$111,227	$117,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$81,225

$174,731

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$86,800

$184,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1447 / month

$3082 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 BMW 7-Series brims with brash front-end style, but we like it better for its elegant interior and its vivacious V-8s.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class remains the luxury benchmark, with the ride, comfort, power, and technology to prove it.

TCC Likes

Fantastic engines
Superb ride quality
Plush digs inside

Smooth power
Unparalleled comfort
Built to the highest standard

TCC Dislikes

A case of the front-end blues
745e doesn’t do enough to plug us in
The M760i we want is of course, massively expensive

No coupe, convertible, or AMG this year
Noticeable body lean
High prices

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

59.7

Second Leg Room (in)

44.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

62.7

Second Hip Room (in)

61.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

65.2

Length, Overall (in)

207.4

215.3

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

59.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

126.4

133.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.2

12.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.5

14.4

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

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.6

20.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/45VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4244

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)

180

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 1500

516 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5500

496 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.33

Trans Order Code

2TB

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

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.31

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

4.93

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 7 Series

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Sedan

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

7.1

9.8

2022 BMW 7-Series

2022 BMW 7-Series available with limited availability
Lease: From $1,109 for 36 months
Rebate: $3,000 loyalty discount
Financing: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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2022 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2022 S-Class is available
Lease: From $1,619/mo.
Rebate: No cash rebates
Financing: No APR offers

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