BMW 8 Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 8 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 8 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
When we compare the BMW 8 Series's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the BMW 8 Series has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 8 Series's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW 8 Series's price is between $93,879 and $121,484, with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class priced between $131,842 and $252,170.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 8 Series loses 55.8 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the BMW 8 Series retains 1.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 8 Series’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 442 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The BMW 8 Series, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$93,879 - $121,484
Starting MSRP:
$90,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$93,699
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$47,595 - $138,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$131,842 - $252,170
Starting MSRP:
$117,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$103,524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$72,000 - $139,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
159
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,746
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$151,025
Price Range:
$119,690 - $225,851
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$117,939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$86,308 - $151,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
198
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,987
# Good or Great Deals:
56
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$51,370
Depreciation %:
56.6%
Resale Value $:
$39,430
Residual Value %:
43.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
50.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
49.6% - 56.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$67,502
Depreciation %:
57.5%
Resale Value $:
$49,798
Residual Value %:
42.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
55.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
46.2% - 65.5%
BMW 8 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 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 BMW 8 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
BMW 8 Series Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 18Ranking
21 out of / 24Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 17Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 8 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
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
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:
335 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
442 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.093 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):
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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
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
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 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:
4180 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
200.3 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R19
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 / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
San Remo Green Metallic
Orange
Sunset Orange Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Gold
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
Green
Emerald Green Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Olive Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Rubellite Red Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Gold
MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Magno / MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ BlackM Piping
Blue
Night Blue/Black
Brown
Cognac / Tartufo/Black
Red
Fiona Red/Black
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Night Blue / Ivory White/Tartufo
Beige
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Yacht Blue/Black
Brown
Nut Brown/Black / Sienna Brown/Black / Truffle Brown/Black
Red
Carmine Red/Black
White
Deep White/Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Silver
Silver Grey/Black
Yellow
Pastel Yellow/Black
