2020 BMW 7-Series vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class – The Car Connection
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Pricing
Invoice Price
$80,900
$172,490
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$86,450
$183,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1441 / month
$3058 / month
The Car Connection’s Take
TCC Rating
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 BMW 7-Series has a much bigger grille, but behind it is a posh, powerful, thirsty luxury sedan that’s loaded with tech.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans.
TCC Likes
- Posh interior
- Supremely comfortable ride
- Wide range of powertrains
- Smooth, powerful engines
- First-class cabin
- Attention to detail
TCC Dislikes
- Big new grille
- Puny electric range (745e)
- Insanely pricey options
- Ready to be upgraded
- Maybach doesn’t feel as special
- Absurdly expensive at the top
Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg
15 mpg
Highway
29 mpg
24 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars
Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
38.9
37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.7
49.5
Front Head Room (in)
39.9
37.7
Passenger Capacity
5
4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.2
57
Second Leg Room (in)
44.4
–
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4
–
Second Hip Room (in)
–
53.1
Front Hip Room (in)
–
60.6
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.9
75.3
Track Width, Front (in)
63.4
64.7
Length, Overall (in)
207.4
198.9
Height, Overall (in)
58.2
56
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.6
64.7
Wheelbase (in)
126.4
115.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
–
4.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
18.2
7
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.5
14.2
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
NA
Disc – Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.7
15.4
Drum – Rear (Yes or )
NA
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc – Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20.6
24.3
Steering
Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb (ft)
42
–
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P245/50VR18
P285/35YR20
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
STDTR
Front Tire Size
P245/50VR18
P255/40YR20
Spare Tire Size
NA
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
STDTR
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4244
4817
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA
NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8
20 X 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8
20 X 9.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
–
520
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
330 @ 1500
664 @ 2750
Engine Order Code
NA
NA
Displacement
3.0 L/183
4.0 L/243
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 5500
603 @ 5500
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est – City (MPG)
22
15
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy (MPG)
29
24
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36
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
Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.25
5.50
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.08
2.47
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.17
2.31
Trans Type
8
9
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64
0.72
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.32
1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.71
4.93
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 7 Series
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Body Style
Sedan
4MATIC+ Cabriolet
Suspension
Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type – Front
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Suspension Type – Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Suspension Type – Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.5
10.0
