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

In comparing 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.

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

A used 2022 BMW 7 Series ranges from $46,957 to $105,582 while a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $84,995 to $195,930. For a new model, the 2022 BMW 7 Series's price is between $79,951 and $167,019, with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class priced between $113,858 and $235,155.

2022 BMW 7 Series vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 BMW 7 Series loses 61.5 percent of its value and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 54.6 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class retains 6.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 BMW 7 Series.

2022 BMW 7 Series vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.5 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class' quality rating is 7.8 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 9 out of 24.

2022 BMW 7 Series vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 7 Series is 8.1 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the reliability rating is 8.3 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.