First of all, Mercedes-Benz are not as reliable as BMW lately. However, out of all the BMWs, the 7-series has the most electronic gadgets which are more prone to "bugs" than any other BMWs. Now, Mercedes S550 has even more electronic doo-dads and it is the 1st model year!
Mercedes, PROS: New body style, tons of hi-tech electronics, Mercedes's version of iDrive, more power & slightly faster than the 750
CONS: First model year with potential with potential "bugs", still handles like a Mercedes (definitely not as great handling as BMWs), lot of electronic doo-dads to learn (even more user-unfriendly than BMW), more expensive. No maintainance warranty like BMW.
BMW
PROS: Great handling/power, iDrive & electronic bugs are all worked out, slightly more rear seat room than even the current S550. BMW has all-inclusive maintaince warranty for 4yrs/50K miles.
CONS: Will be outdated in a couple of years, iDrive not as simple as the 5,3-series model.
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Originally Posted by LeMansX5
I am helping a family member purchase a new 750Li. He has never before driven a BMW, has always been in a Benz. His recent past experience of benz ownership has not been great. The new S just came out. The next gen 7 series will be out in 2008.
Is it recommended to get the new S550 or the 750Li? Anybody here who has driven/owned both? Advantages /disadvantages of getting one over other?
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