Compare BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW 7 Series [2008-2013]

7 Series vs S-Class vs 7 Series [2008-2013] Features

• Safety

  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	-
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	-
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	-
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	-

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	-
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	44	6+	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats	All	All	-
  Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	-
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	20 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (backrest bolsters in / out)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	20 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Individual	Bench	-

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	-
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	-
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Painted	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	-
  Blinds - Side Window	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric	-
  Blinds - Rear Windshield	Electric	Electric	-
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	Projector with Xenon
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	-
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	LED,LED	LED on front, LED on rear	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	-
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo	Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Centre	Front and Rear	-
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour	-
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear Only
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	-

• Rear row

  Seat Base Sliding

7 Series vs S-Class vs 7 Series [2008-2013] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears
  Top Speed	-	250	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	5.4	6.4	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	Torque-On-Demand	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	12.61	-	14.5
  Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
  Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6	BMW straight 6 diesel engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200 rpm	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm	245 bhp @ 4000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850 rpm	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm	540 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Electric Motor	No	-	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	-
  Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	RWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.6	-
  Suspension - Front	-	Four-Link with Air Springs	Double-joint spring strut front axle
  Suspension - Rear	-	Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs	Rear axle air suspension with
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyres Size - Front	255 / 45 R20	40 / 245 R20	245 / 55 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	285 / 40 R20	35 / 275 R20	245 / 55 R17
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Alloy
  Four Wheel Steering	No	Yes	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	550	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	70	-
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	5391	5289	5212
  Width (mm)	1950	1954	2134
  Height (mm)	1544	1503	1484
  Wheelbase (mm)	-	3216	3210
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	1975
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	4

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