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BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Mercedes B Class?

BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes B Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,642 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

B Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers considerably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is clearly lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 850 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
BMW 7 Series
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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BMW 7 Series
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
133 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
515 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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