BMW Serija 7 E32 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

1986–1994 vs 1979–1991 · Sedan vs Sedan/Coupe

In short

Length: Serija 7 E32 4,910 mm, S-Klasa W126 5,135 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Serija 7 E32 9.9 l/100 km, S-Klasa W126 9.5 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 7 E32 138–220 kW, S-Klasa W126 92–220 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 7 E32 19 items (Base), S-Klasa W126 18 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 7 E321986–1994 · 7 engines · Base, Highline, Executive, IndividualSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1261979–1991 · 11 engines · Standard, Lang, ExklusivSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 7 E321986–1994no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1261979–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,910 mm	Length4,910 mm–5,135 mm
Width	Width1,845 mm	Width1,820 mm–1,828 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm	Height1,406 mm–1,446 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,833 mm	Wheelbase2,850 mm–3,075 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume470 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,610 kg–1,950 kg	Curb weight1,510 kg–1,800 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank90 l–100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1986–1994	Production years1979–1991
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines11
Power	Power138–220 kW (188–299 hp)	Power92–220 kW (125–299 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–5.0	Displacement (l)2.6–5.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.9 l/100 km · 730i	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 300 SD Turbodiesel
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 740i	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 560 SEC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Base	Items in the base trim18 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Highline	Items in the top trim27 · Exklusiv
Equipment · Comfort7 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Velour	Velour✓	Velour✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety3 · 2
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 7 E32 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 5,135 mm, BMW Serija 7 E32 4,910 mm (a 225 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,075 vs 2,833 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 7 E32 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

The most frugal BMW Serija 7 E32 uses 9.9 l/100 km (730i); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 9.5 l/100 km (300 SD Turbodiesel).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 7 E32 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

The strongest BMW Serija 7 E32 makes 220 kW (299 hp) (750i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 220 kW (299 hp) (560 SEL).

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