BMW Serija 7 F01/F02 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

2008–2015 vs 2005–2013 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Boot: Serija 7 F01/F02 500 l, S-Klasa W221 560 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 7 F01/F02 5.9 l/100 km, S-Klasa W221 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 7 F01/F02 180–400 kW, S-Klasa W221 150–386 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 7 F01/F02 42 items (Base), S-Klasa W221 38 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 7 F01/F022008–2015 · 11 engines · Base, M Sport, Individual, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013 · 12 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Sportpaket, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 7 F01/F022008–2015no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,072 mm–5,212 mm	Length5,076 mm–5,206 mm
Width	Width1,902 mm	Width1,871 mm
Height	Height1,478 mm	Height1,473 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,070 mm–3,210 mm	Wheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume460 l–500 l	Trunk volume500 l–560 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,825 kg–2,185 kg	Curb weight1,880 kg–2,215 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l–82 l	Fuel tank90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2015	Production years2005–2013
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines12
Power	Power180–400 kW (245–544 hp)	Power150–386 kW (204–525 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–6.0	Displacement (l)2.1–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 730d xDrive	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · S 250 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 760i	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · S 600
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim42 · Base	Items in the base trim38 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · M Sport	Items in the top trim39 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort14 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors✓	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel 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—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights✓	Adaptive Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 7 F01/F02 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

Length: BMW Serija 7 F01/F02 5,212 mm, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5,206 mm (a 6 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,210 vs 3,165 mm. Boot: 500 vs 560 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 7 F01/F02 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

The most frugal BMW Serija 7 F01/F02 uses 5.9 l/100 km (730d xDrive); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5.7 l/100 km (S 250 CDI).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 7 F01/F02 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

The strongest BMW Serija 7 F01/F02 makes 400 kW (544 hp) (760i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 386 kW (525 hp) (S 63 AMG).

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