Compare Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 vs Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 facelift vs BMW 7 Series E65 / E66 LCI

Mercedes-Benz S-class W220

Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 facelift

BMW 7 Series E65 / E66 LCI

Mercedes-Benz S-class W220Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 faceliftBMW 7 Series E65 / E66 LCI
Variants
S 280
S 320
S 320 CDI
S 320 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 L
S 500
S 500 L
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 320 CDI
S 350
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 4MATIC
S 430 4MATIC L
S 430 7AT
S 430 L
S 430 L 7AT
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7AT
S 500 L
S 500 L 7AT
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 65 AMG
730d
730i
730Ld
730Li
740i
740Li
745d
750i
750Li
760i
760Li

Reviews

Neofiliac score80%94%82%
Pros
  • Superb comfort and handling
  • Superb elegance, if a bit feminine
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Solid powertrain lineup (except the M137 V12)
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
  • Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
  • Further improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Rather elegant exterior design
  • Powerful V8 and V12 engine options
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good interior fit and finish
Cons
  • Horrible ABC problems
  • Body corrosion issues
  • Cost-cutting gone wrong
  • Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
  • 4MATIC started to appear
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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