BMW 8 Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
Years produced1994-Present | Years produced1991-1999 |
MSRP$114,500 | MSRP$87,500 |
Average price$49,692 | Average price$61,650 |
Listings5595 | Listings1130 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWhen it comes to good design, even better luxury, and stellar performance, it’s tough to beat the three-pointed star. The S-Class is a few years into its latest generation, but Mercedes trotted out a new powertrain for 2023. It’s not a full battery-electric vehicle, for that you’ll want the EQS, but for many consumers the plug-in hybrid can be a convenient stop-gap for those not ready to commit to leaving the gas station behind for good. | |
Reviews SummaryThe BMW 8 Series is the third element of BMW’s flagship trinity. Just as the 7 Series is the top sedan in BMW’s lineup, and the X7 is the top SUV, the 8 Series lords over lesser coupes and convertibles in the BMW hierarchy. The 8 Series nameplate dates back to 1990, when BMW launched the first generation in the form of a wedge-shaped coupe with pop-up headlights. After that version—known as the E31—went out of production, the 8 Series took a long hiatus, returning in its current G15 form for the 2019 model year. The 2023 BMW 8 Series gets some small updates for the new model year, including exterior styling tweaks and an enlarged touchscreen. More paint color and wheel design options round out what’s new. The lineup remains unchanged, however, consisting of 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, and high-performance M8 Competition variants in coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe body styles. An Alpina B8 version of the Gran Coupe (launched for the 2021 model year) also returns. We tested an 840i Gran Coupe for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque368 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4740 lbs | Curb Weight4180 lbs |
Height59.2 in | Height55.4 in |
Length208.2 in | Length200.3 in |
Width83.0 in | Width84.1 in |
Wheelbase126.6 in | Wheelbase119.0 in |
Maximum Payload1387 lbs | Maximum Payload1003 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1994-Present | 1991-1999 |
MSRP | $114,500 | $87,500 |
Average price | $49,692 | $61,650 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | When it comes to good design, even better luxury, and stellar performance, it’s tough to beat the three-pointed star. The S-Class is a few years into its latest generation, but Mercedes trotted out a new powertrain for 2023. It’s not a full battery-electric vehicle, for that you’ll want the EQS, but for many consumers the plug-in hybrid can be a convenient stop-gap for those not ready to commit to leaving the gas station behind for good. | The BMW 8 Series is the third element of BMW’s flagship trinity. Just as the 7 Series is the top sedan in BMW’s lineup, and the X7 is the top SUV, the 8 Series lords over lesser coupes and convertibles in the BMW hierarchy. The 8 Series nameplate dates back to 1990, when BMW launched the first generation in the form of a wedge-shaped coupe with pop-up headlights. After that version—known as the E31—went out of production, the 8 Series took a long hiatus, returning in its current G15 form for the 2019 model year. The 2023 BMW 8 Series gets some small updates for the new model year, including exterior styling tweaks and an enlarged touchscreen. More paint color and wheel design options round out what’s new. The lineup remains unchanged, however, consisting of 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, and high-performance M8 Competition variants in coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe body styles. An Alpina B8 version of the Gran Coupe (launched for the 2021 model year) also returns. We tested an 840i Gran Coupe for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 368 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.9 cu ft | 15.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4740 lbs | 4180 lbs |
Height | 59.2 in | 55.4 in |
Length | 208.2 in | 200.3 in |
Width | 83.0 in | 84.1 in |
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 119.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1387 lbs | 1003 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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