Compare Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW M5 vs Caterham 7

S-Class vs M5 vs 7 Features

• Safety

  Airbags	15 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Seatbelt, Front Centre)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	-
  Forward Collision Warning	4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian		-
  Automatic Emergency Braking			-
  High-beam Assist	Adaptive		-
  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 Central Locking with Walk-Away Lock	Keyless	-
  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 Electronic	-
  Low Fuel Warning	-		-
  Door Not Closed Warning			-
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness			-
  Active Gear Display			-
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)			-
  Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic	-
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	-
  Clock	Digital	Digital	-
  Heads Up Display (HUD)			-
  Headlights On Reminder			-
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	-

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System	-		-
  Gesture Control Support	-		-
  Voice Command Support	-		-
  Android Auto Support	Wireless		-
  Apple Car Play Support	Wireless		-
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls			-
  Wireless Charger			-
  GPS & Navigation			-
  Speakers	6+	18	-
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	-
  USB / Pen-Drive Support	-		-
  Aux Support	-		-
  iPod Compatibility	-		-
  Internal Hard-disk	-		-
  Display for Rear Passengers		-	-
  MP3 Playback	-		-

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop	-		-
  Cruise Control Driving Mode	-		-
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	-
  Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone	-
  Air Purifier	PM 2.5	Optional	-
  Heater			-
  Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, No Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	-	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	-
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	-	Electronic - All	-
  Cigarette Lighter	-		-
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat			-

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	-
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated 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	-		-
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)			-

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	-
  Ventilated Seats	Front & Middle Rows	Front Row	-
  Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated	-
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	-
  Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-		-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest			-
  Armrest for Rear Seat			-
  Lumbar / Back Support	-	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Active headrest	-		-
  Electrically Adjustable Headrests	-	Front only	-
  Adjustable Head-rests	-	Front & Rear	-
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	-	Bench	-

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	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	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	-
  Blinds - Side Window	-	Rear - Electric	-
  Doot Sill Plates	-	Illuminated	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	-
  Turn Indicators on ORVM			-
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Hands-Free	Internal with Remote	-

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering	-		-
  Interior Colour(s)	Nappa Leather Macchiato Beige / Magma Grey	Silverstone | Black , Aragon Brown | Black , Black | Black	-
  Lights inside Cabin	-	Front and Rear	-
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		-
  Cup Holders	-	Front & Second Row	-
  Light inside Glove Box	-		-
  Storage in Driver Armrest	-		-
  Pockets inside Door	-	Front & Rear	-
  Pockets in Front Seat-back	-		-
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	-	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers	-		-

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic		-
  Roof Mounted Antenna	-		-
  Body Coloured Bumpers			-
  Body Kit			-

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	-	2	-
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Unlimited	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-		-

S-Class vs M5 vs 7 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
  Top Speed	250	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	5.7	3.5	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	Torque-On-Demand	-
  Mileage - User Reported	-	14	-
  E20 Compatibility	E20	E20	-
  Driving Range (km)	115	69	-
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	-	Yes	-
  Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1396 cc
  Engine Type	3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol	Twin-Turbocharged V8	1.4 K-Series Engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	429 bhp	717 bhp @ 5600 rpm	104.55 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	680 Nm	1000 Nm @ 1800 rpm	128 Nm @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Engine Performance	161 bhp 440 Nm	-	-
  Electric Motor	Single	-	-
  Battery	22 kWh, Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion, 18.6 Volt	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	-
  Regenerative Braking	-	Yes	-
  Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	RWD
  Others	Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	DOHC	4, DOHC	-
  Pure Electric Driving Mode	Yes	No	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspensions

  Steering Type	-	servotronic steering	Rack and pinion
  Steering Type	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.8	6.3	-
  Suspension - Front	-	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Adjustable double wishbone with anti roll bar.
  Suspension - Rear	-	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	de Dion axle located by lower A-frame and upper radius arm.
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless	-
  Tyres Size - Front	255 / 40 R20	285 / 40 R20	185 / 60 R14
  Tyres Size - Rear	285 / 35 R20	295 / 35 R21	185 / 60 R14
  Spare Wheel	-	Space Saver	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	345	530	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	67	-	-
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	2
  Length (mm)	5304	4983	3340
  Width (mm)	1921	1903	1397
  Height (mm)	1503	1469	1105
  Wheelbase (mm)	3216	2982	2235
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	128	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1970	515
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	-
  No of Doors	4	4	2

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