2016 Mercedes-Benz S550

4.7L Biturbo V8

449

516 lb-ft

17/26 MPG (City/Hwy)

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Engine

Horsepower

Torque

Efficiency

2016 BMW 750i

4.4L BMW TwinPower Turbo V8

445

480 lb-ft

16/25 MPG (City/Hwy)

Luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the BMW 7-Series are well known for offering the highest standard of opulence without drawing a crowd. With sophisticated style and a significant overall size of the car, you can escape from the world anytime by simply getting into one of these vehicles. If you are planning on purchasing one, you want to make sure you are investing your money in the right place. Use this 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs 2016 BMW 7-Series comparison to find out if either of these cars are right for you. 

On the outside, the vehicles perfectly represent their respective brands. Whether you prefer BMW or Mercedes-Benz styling, you can't go wrong here. Both sedans house a twin-turbo V8 engine and both provide a healthy combination or performance and comfort. For many, the comparison ends here. Your opinion is the most important one after all. If you are a perfectionist like us, you might need to know how the two cars differ down to the horsepower.

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In the case of the S-Class and the 7-Series, the difference in power comes down to 4 horsepower and 36 lb-ft of torque. The horsepower difference is not enough to improve driving experience, but the torque range certainly is. From low RPMs, the S-Class is able to jump to life much quicker than the 750i. The Mercedes-Benz has more torque because it uses a 4.7-liter engine where the BMW only uses a 4.4 liter. This is still an impressive feat by BMW because it is almost making the same amount of power with a smaller engine. It is impressive, at least, until you see the efficiency ratings. With a larger, more powerful engine, Mercedes-Benz is still able to get more out of every drop of gasoline. For this reason, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs 2016 BMW 7-Series debate rests on the S550. If you have any questions, let us know at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead today!