BMW 7 Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 7 Series and 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 BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
When comparing the BMW 7 Series's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the BMW 7 Series's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a better car than the BMW 7 Series.
Pricing: A used 2024 BMW 7 Series ranges from $103,888 to $120,593 while a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $114,999 to $141,023. For a new model, the BMW 7 Series's price is between $110,340 and $133,280, with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class priced between $132,454 and $147,929.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 7 Series loses 67.2 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 61 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz S-Class retains 6.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 7 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 7 Series is 6.8 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class' quality rating is 7.1 out of 10. This results in the BMW 7 Series being ranked 5 out of 6 Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class being ranked 4 out of 6. Out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), the BMW 7 Series is ranked 9 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is ranked 7. The BMW 7 Series is also ranked 16 out of 28 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is ranked 14 out of 28.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.2 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the reliability rating is 7.4 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 BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 483 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 503 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class are comparable in regards to interior volume
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$110,340 - $133,280
Starting MSRP:
$107,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$116,320
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$107,000 - $127,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$132,454 - $147,929
Starting MSRP:
$127,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$116,320
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$107,000 - $127,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$112,194
Price Range:
$103,888 - $120,593
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$122,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$112,194 - $133,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
222
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,974
# Good or Great Deals:
65
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$133,530
Price Range:
$114,999 - $141,023
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$122,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$112,194 - $133,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
579
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,557
# Good or Great Deals:
72
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 7 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
8.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
8.3 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
8.3 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
30.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
1.6 - 30.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
1.6 - 30.6
BMW 7 Series Rankings
Ranking
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9 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 20Ranking
28 out of / 28Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
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1 out of / 6Ranking
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1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 12Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
24 out of / 28Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
750e xDrive
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
AMG S 63 E Performance, S 580e 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
483 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
503 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1600 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad 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:
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
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
18.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 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:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5331 lbs
Width:
86.3 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
212.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5501 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
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
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Oxide Grey Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / MANUFAKTUR Night Black Magno / Obsidian Black Metallic / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR China Blue / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
Rubellite Red Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Gold
MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Magno / MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Olive Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey
Brown
Caramel/Atlas Grey / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Taupe Grey/Night Blue
Red
Amarone
White
Smoke White
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Nut Brown/Black / Sienna Brown/Black / Truffle Brown/Black
Gray
Not available
Red
Carmine Red/Black
White
Deep White/Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Blue
Yacht Blue/Black
Silver
Silver Grey/Black
Yellow
Pastel Yellow/Black
