2022 BMW 7 Series vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 BMW 7 Series and 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 BMW 7 Series and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
When we compare the 2022 BMW 7 Series's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2022 BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 BMW 7 Series's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 BMW 7 Series ranges from $40,438 to $98,694 while a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $77,842 to $167,946. For a new model, the 2022 BMW 7 Series's price is between $72,998 and $138,750, with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class priced between $103,990 and $242,715.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 BMW 7 Series loses 63.1 percent of its value and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class retains 6.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 BMW 7 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.2 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class' quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the BMW 7 Series being ranked 14 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class being ranked 6 out of 24.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.9 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 7 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 429 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 597 miles. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 666 miles.This gives the 2022 BMW 7 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the 2022 BMW 7 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$72,998 - $138,750
Starting MSRP:
$86,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$91,383
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$69,200 - $118,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$103,990 - $242,715
Starting MSRP:
$111,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$91,383
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$69,200 - $118,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$60,132
Price Range:
$40,438 - $98,694
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$76,671
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$54,782 - $108,733
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
226
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
33,994
# Good or Great Deals:
92
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$99,189
Price Range:
$77,842 - $167,946
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$76,671
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$54,782 - $108,733
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
207
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21,590
# Good or Great Deals:
135
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 BMW 7 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
5.7 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
5.7 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.1 - 22.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.1 - 22.3
BMW 7 Series Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
740i, 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, ALPINA B7 xDrive, M760i xDrive
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
429 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
384 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
453 / 597 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
466 / 666 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
18.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
12.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4244 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
207.4 inches
Wheelbase:
126.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4740 lbs
Width:
83 inches
Height:
59.2 inches
Length:
208.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Bernina Grey Amber Effect Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Donington Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Cashmere Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Metallic / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
Rubellite Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Cashmere White Magno Matte / MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic
Gold
MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige / Zagora Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Amarone Brown/Black / Cognac / Mocha / Tartufo
Red
Fiona Red/Black
White
Ivory White/Black / Smoke White/Black / Smoke White/Night Blue
Silver
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Black
Black
Brown
Sienna Brown/Black
Red
Carmine Red/Black
White
Not available
Silver
Silver Grey/Black
