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Background grid Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 2005-2009 BMW 7 Sedan 2008-2012
Spec height1 58 in 2
1 58.2 in Spec height1
 + 0.24 in
2 73.7 in Spec width2
+ 1.22 in 1 74.9 in Spec width2
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BMW 7-Series Sedan 2008 - 2012
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BMW
7-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2008 - 2012
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Spotted in Switzerland 20″
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan LWB 2005 - 2009
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan LWB
Gen. 5 | 2005 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 7-Series (F01) Sedan 2008 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (V221) Sedan LWB 2005


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 7-Series (F01) Sedan 2008 is 1.22 in wider and 0.24 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz S-Class (V221) Sedan LWB 2005. It offers 11% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
199.7 in
Length
205.1 in
+5.4
74.9 in
+1.2
Width2
73.7 in
84.02 in
+0.56
Width incl. mirrors
83.46 in
58.2 in
+0.2
Height1
58 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
+3.7
5.6 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
4277 lbs
Weight4,6
4409.2 lbs
+4%
5
Seats max.
5
17.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
19.8 cu ft
+12%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 70500
Price EU7
€ 78719
+12%
$ 80300
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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