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2010 BMW 7 Series
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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2010 BMW 7 Series
MSRP $105,100 - $185,900
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2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
MSRP $108,000 - $234,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Twin Turbocharged Gas V8
Gas V12 Gas V8
Displacement
4.4L/268 6.0L/364
5.5L/336 6.0L/365 6.2L/379 5.5L/333 4.7L/285
Fuel System
DI
TBD
Horsepower
400 hp @ 5500-6400 rpm 535 hp @ 5250-6000 rpm
510 hp @ 5000 rpm 603 hp @ 4800 rpm 518 hp @ 6800 rpm 382 hp @ 6000 rpm 335 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
450 ft-lb @ 1750-4500 rpm 550 ft-lb @ 1500-5000 rpm
612 ft-lb @ 1800-3500 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2000-4000 rpm 465 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm 391 ft-lb @ 2800-4800 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700-5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD
5-speed automatic transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
14.4 - 15.8 L/100 km
14.2 - 19.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.1 - 10.2 L/100 km
9.0 - 12.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.1 - 15.8 L/100 km
9.0 - 19.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L
90.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
N/A
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Not Available
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
1,031 - 1,036 mm
960 - 1,003 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,064 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,504 mm
1,501 mm
Rear Head Room
978 - 988 mm
978 - 983 mm
Rear Leg Room
988 - 1,125 mm
1,074 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,458 - 1,463 mm
1,491 mm
Trunk Volume
501 L
561 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,071 - 3,211 mm
3,035 - 3,165 mm
Length, Overall
5,075 - 5,215 mm
5,075 - 5,207 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,902 mm
1,872 mm
Height, Overall
1,481 mm
1,473 - 1,483 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,070 - 2,280 kg
2,006 - 2,219 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/40R20 P245/45R19 P245/50R18
TBD P255/40R19 P255/35R20 P255/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P275/35R20 P275/40R19 P245/50R18
TBD P275/40R19 P275/35R20 P255/40R19 P255/45R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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