BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Maserati Ghibli

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Maserati Ghibli. The BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore, Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 Crore and Maserati Ghibli price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. The BMW 7 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Maserati Ghibli is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). 7 Series provides the mileage of 12.61 kmpl and Ghibli provides the mileage of 11.4 kmpl.

7 Series vs S-Class vs Ghibli Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	7 Series	S-Class	Ghibli
Price	Rs. 1.82 Crore	Rs. 1.77 Crore	Rs. 1.20 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2925 cc	1998 cc
Power	375 bhp	282 bhp	330 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Rs. 1.82 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Rs. 1.77 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maserati Ghibli

GT Hybrid

Rs. 1.20 Crore

Ex. Showroom starting

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Maserati Ghibli

GT Hybrid

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		250	254
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.4	6.4	5.7
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6	2.0L Turbocharged + eBooster 48V BSG
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200 rpm	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm	330 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850 rpm	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm	450 Nm @ 2250 rpm
Max Motor Performance	@ 17 rpm, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.61View Mileage Details		11.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			919
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery			Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor			1 Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Four-Link with Air Springs	Double-wishbone, Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension		Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs	Multi-link, Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.85
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R20	R19	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	285 / 40 R20	R19	235 / 50 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning			Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)			Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)			Optional
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection			Optional
Lane Departure Prevention			Optional
Rear Cross-traffic Assist			Optional
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	All	Optional
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Optional
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo	Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim	Customisable
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Audio controls & Cup holder	With Cup Holder
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Painted	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	15	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour	Optional
Puddle Lamps			Optional
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9	12.8
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers			Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	44	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger			Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black Metallic	Nautic Blue	Nero
Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Onyx Black	Nero Ribelle
Black Sapphire Metallic	High Tech Silver	Blu Passione
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic	Diamond White Bright	Blu Nobile
Brooklyn Grey Metallic		Blu Emozione
Oxide Grey Metallic		Grigio Maratea
Mineral White Metallic		Rosso Folgore
		Grigio
		Bianco Alpi
		Bianco

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Mercedes-Benz S350d First Drive Review

By Sagar Bhanushali28 Apr 2022

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7 Series vs S-Class vs Ghibli Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Maserati Ghibli?

BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore, Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 Crore and Maserati Ghibli price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. Hence Maserati Ghibli is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 7 Series compared to S-Class and Ghibli?

For the 740i M Sport variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 7 Series produces 375 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850 rpm of torque. For the S 350d variant, 2925 cc Diesel engine of S-Class produces 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm of torque. For the GT Hybrid variant, 1998 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of Ghibli produces 330 bhp @ 5750 rpm of power and 450 Nm @ 2250 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare 7 Series, S-Class and Ghibli, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare 7 Series, S-Class and Ghibli comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Maserati Ghibli

Length (mm)	5391	5289	4971
Width (mm)	1950	1954	1945
Height (mm)	1544	1503	1461
Wheelbase (mm)	3215	3216	2998
Kerb Weight (kg)			1878

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			500
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		65	80

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility
Remote Parking with Key

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	4
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited	80000