BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Verdict
The BMW 7 Series is the keener buy at RM677,800 against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class at RM738,888, and it is also the quicker car: 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h versus 5.2 seconds. It gives you all-wheel drive and a much larger 525-litre boot, useful if this is the family’s airport car. The S-Class fights back with 362 hp, 500 Nm, a 28.6 kWh battery and 100 km EV range, plus a four-year warranty. Road tax is a non-issue: RM2,125 versus RM2,128.
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want the lower price, quicker 0-100 km/h time, all-wheel drive and the bigger 525-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if you want more power and torque, longer EV range, a bigger battery and the longer four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM677,800; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888
- Power and torque: BMW 7 Series 308 hp/450 Nm; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 362 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 7 Series 4.9 s; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.2 s
- Battery and EV range: BMW 7 Series 18.7 kWh/87 km; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 28.6 kWh/100 km
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series 525 L; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 350 L
- Warranty: BMW 7 Series 2 years; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 677,800✓ | RM 738,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 308 hp | 362 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s✓ | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 1.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 18.7 kWh | 28.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 87 km | 100 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 22 g/km | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 14 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,125✓ | RM 2,128 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
7 Series
- RM61,088 cheaper to buy
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 525-litre boot
- Lower outputs at 308 hp and 450 Nm
- Shorter 87 km EV range
- Two-year warranty trails the S-Class
S-Class
- Stronger 362 hp and 500 Nm outputs
- Longer 100 km EV range from a 28.6 kWh battery
- Four-year warranty
- Costs RM61,088 more
- Slower 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 350-litre boot
7 Series vs S-Class FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The BMW 7 Series is better for price, acceleration and boot space. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is better for power, EV range and warranty cover. If you drive yourself often, take the BMW; if the hybrid range and warranty matter more, take the Mercedes.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class costs RM738,888, while the BMW 7 Series costs RM677,800. That makes the Mercedes RM61,088 more expensive.
Which has more EV range and luggage space?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the longer EV range at 100 km versus 87 km. The BMW 7 Series has the bigger boot, at 525 litres against the S-Class’ 350 litres.