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BMW 7 Series vs. Mercedes S-Class in pictures

A detailed look inside and out of these premium combatants.

Tim Stevens

Tim Stevens got his start writing professionally while still in school in the mid '90s, and since then has covered topics ranging from business process management to video game development to automotive technology.

Tim Stevens

Jan. 29, 2016 2:28 p.m. PT

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It doesn't get much classier than these two.

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On the left, it's BMW's all-new 7 Series. On the right, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

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Two cars with amazing presence and amazing luxury.

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And amazing performance, both offering well over 400 horsepower, and 0-to-60 times of under five seconds!

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The BMW is far and away the best on the track.

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