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      12-01-2010, 12:01 AM   #1
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7 series vs S550

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Luxury, performance, and power merged when BMW created its 7 series, and when Mercedes developed its S550. The luxury sedans rival each other with class and technology, and thus the competition for superiority is close.




The 7 Series BMW incorporates its universal iDrive system with its optional night vision system for a propelled hi-tech driving experience. The BMW iDrive system integrates practical features like navigation, BMW Assist, the address book, wipers, indicators, radio, and telephone into one computer maximizing driver efficiency. BMW’s Night Vision infrared camera displays camera feed of everything located within 900ft on the Control Display, making night driving less hazardous and more attractive than ever before. For additional safety the 7 series incorporates front and rear head protection, active knee protection, and active head restraints in the front seats. Possible collision sensors can trigger Battery Safety Terminal, constructed to disconnect the alternator and fuel pump. The 750i sedan comes standard with a eight cylinder twin turbo engine that hits 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds. However, the company does not limit consumers to the 400 hp standard engine, and in place offers an eight cylinder diesel or a 12 cylinder engine.
for the full article go to http://autodebut.com/2010/car-review...0-vs-bmw-750i/

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      12-01-2010, 12:50 AM   #2
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I'd rather have an S than a 7.
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      12-01-2010, 01:12 AM   #3
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I would rather have an S as well.
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      12-01-2010, 01:52 AM   #4
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I'd take a S over a 7

I'd take the new E over the 5 as well.

But I'll never take a C over a 3.
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      12-01-2010, 01:53 AM   #5
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I'd take a S over a 7

I'd take the new E over the 5 as well.

But I'll never take a C over a 3.
I'd actually take the E Coupe over the 5er..but not the Sedan.
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      12-01-2010, 02:25 AM   #6
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I'd actually take the E Coupe over the 5er..but not the Sedan.
Actually, I'd take a 535 over the E550 Sedan too.

I was thinking coupe automatically as I just really like sedans in general (S class included)
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      12-01-2010, 04:40 AM   #7
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I don't like the Volvo XC90'ish nose that all new BMWs got, guess the 3 will be next. But from the side and rear, the 7 looks good. Interesting, a coworker has the S550, new, and it's totally lit up with LED's in the day, too many if you ask me...
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      12-01-2010, 05:19 AM   #8
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I'd take a B over a C but cant afford an A

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      12-01-2010, 05:52 AM   #9
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The S is better looking I think and the E sedan is just beautiful......I agree with a 3 over a C unless you can get the C63 AMG...that car is badass..
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      12-01-2010, 05:54 AM   #10
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I would also take the S over the 7
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      12-01-2010, 05:27 PM   #11
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I'd rather have an S than a 7.
+1 we looked at the 7 and S...and there was absolutely no comparison.

The S is pure luxury...the 7 was a technically competent ride, little body lean etc...but does not engage the driver, and the interior would make someone want to slit their wrist; it might even be worse than the 3 series! (I joke, but you get the point).

It also looks kinda bland and sedate in person.

S was pure luxury -- fit for a king. Those seats! Those seats! If you want comfort, S is THE car. IMO.

And while the current S is ...kinda weird looking, have you seen the NEW CLS? The next S is going to be ballin!!!
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      12-02-2010, 04:05 PM   #12
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Have u ever driven an S or the new 7 before posting these comments?
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      12-02-2010, 05:30 PM   #13
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I drove an S550 and a 750 back to back and for me there was no comparison, the 7 was just the better car. I liked the S from an outside look point of view but that's where it ended. The interior quality of some of the materials was just sub par for a car of this class (e.g. the temp controls in the S class are cheap looking and when you pushed one up the one next to it would move a little, the COMMAND control knob with it's ridiculous little keypad cover thingy, etc...). The seats in the S were nice but I liked the once of the 7 series with the individual leather better. Also, the 7 series twin turbo charged engine just had a lot more of the 'kick-in-the-pants feeling' to offer than the naturally aspired V8 of the S. The low end torque of the 7 series V8 engine is just AWESOME.
Anyway, that's just my opinion and everyone has different points of view and feelings about this subject
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      12-02-2010, 06:40 PM   #14
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A big + for the 7, also from my point of view (an extended several days drive with both of them, but in diesel format)
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      12-04-2010, 09:33 AM   #15
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+7 on the (7) although as far as the S Class goes - IMHO the S63 is the S to have - and thats from a visceral/performance stand point, the others not so much.
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i would take no letter over a number!!! i like numbers!!
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      12-18-2010, 11:40 AM   #17
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Notice how everyone that says the S-Class is better than the 7 Series drives a 3 series! I went from a 3 to a 7, and I made that decision after driving both the S-Class and the 7... BMW makes a better quality product then Mercedes hands down, and BMW stands behind their cars with their warranty!
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      12-18-2010, 12:00 PM   #18
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Notice how everyone that says the S-Class is better than the 7 Series drives a 3 series!


I think that if you drove the cars long term, the 7 comes out on top. It's a better value, performance, more options and features. The S looks better, more aggressive stance, and it is more luxurious.

I took my dad to test drive an S and the MB dealer looked at the camera in the front fender and he told me the cap on the park distance control is missing. I informed him that it was a camera and he was blown away. He also saw that there is more legroom in the back of the 7 and when he heard that the maintenance was included, I think he was ready to buy a 7.
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      12-22-2010, 07:44 PM   #19
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I always like numbers than letters, thats why I just got myself a 7 series!
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Have u ever driven an S or the new 7 before posting these comments?

That's the first thing that came to my mind !
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7 vs the S

I'm not ready to drive the S! The S is beautiful but lacks the sex appeal the 7 has to offer.
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S is a nice car and drives decent. a bit too floaty for me. 7 is a beautiful handling, looking and driving machine. My only complaint is the I wish the Nav system was like the S
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