The 7-Series has always embodies the best that BMW has to offer. The 2020 BMW 7-Series is no exception and is indeed a fantastic car to drive. On the other hand, the 2020 Mercedes Benz S-class is also one of the best luxury cars that Mercedes Benz has to offer.
Design & Style
The 2020 BMW 5-Series has BMW’s signature driver-focused dashboard, providing comfortable reach to the controls. The controls use physical buttons and has a nice, tactile feel to them. With electric seat and steering wheel adjustments as standard features in the 7-Series, it is easy to get comfortable. There is also the option to get ventilation, massage and heating functions for the seats – providing a truly luxurious ride in the 7-Series. The interior is also trimmed with upmarket material, giving the car an absolutely luxurious look.
The fit and finish in the 2020 Mercedes Benz S-class is done up well with the use of upmarket materials along all surfaces in the car. There is a modern feel to the interior with the panoramic display of the infotainment system and ambient lighting in the car. The dashboard is designed well and provides comfortable reach to the controls. Lumbar adjustments, electric seat and steering wheel adjustments ensures a comfortable ride in the S-class.
Technology & Safety
BMW’s excellent infotainment system is shown on a 10.2-inch display and can be controlled using gesture controls, the conventional rotary dial or using the touch-sensitive screen. There’s an intelligent Personal Assistant installed as well. This can be used to do simple tasks and change certain controls within the car. In addition to the mandatory safety features in most cars, the 4-Series has a wide range of hi-tech safety systems in place. Traffic assistant, Lane departure warnings and cruise control are some examples of the additional safety features.
All versions of the S-class come with two crisp 12.3-inch display in the center of the dashboard and in front of the steering wheel. The dual screen makes getting information from either screen easy for the driver. While the infotainment system in the S-class is responsive and offers a wide range of services, it still pales in comparison to BMW’s excellent iDrive interface. Attention Assist System, Collision Prevention Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are some of the additional safety features in place.
Performance
For a better comparison, we will compare the base versions of both models. With a standard six-cylinder, 2.9-litre engine, the 2020 Mercedes Benz S-class reaches a maximum output of 286 horsepower. The 2020 BMW 7-Series has a 6-cylinder, 3.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces a maximum output of 261 horsepower. The 7-Series is the more fuel efficient car in this comparison, offering a higher gas mileage than that of the S-class.
The Bottom Line
The 2020 Mercedes Benz S-class is an excellent car and offers many new features and design improvements from its predecessors. However, the car pales in comparison to the 2020 BMW 7-Series in many categories – more fuel-efficient, better infotainment system and better design. The 2020 BMW 7-Series is just that much better.
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