Why I bought the new S-Class despite liking the new BMW 7 Series

What we discovered was that the new 7 series offered a much better ride—almost as good as the S-Class

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After much thought and discussions, both with the dealers and within the family, we decided to proceed with the purchase of the new S-Class. Big thanks to the entire Team-BHP community for helping us arrive at the ideal buying decision.

We made a booking for a new S350D in the middle of December 2023. I didn’t update the forum at that time as decisions happen and change very quickly in my family. I decided to wait until we could literally lay our hands on the car. Towards the end of December 2023, I received a surprise call from a BMW dealer offering a test drive of the new 7 series. We initially declined, but they strongly insisted, and we finally agreed. We found that the new 7 series was leaps and bounds ahead of the older model. When comparing the new 7 series to the S-Class, one must clearly define their priorities, or else confusion might arise between the two.

What we discovered was that the new 7 series offered a much better ride—almost as good as the S-Class—while maintaining the typically good handling of BMW. The technology and features were superior to the S-Class, and the space was comparable. The strengths of the S-Class, compared to the new 7 series, were a slightly better ride, more accommodating seats, and much better air conditioning. Surprisingly, the A/C in the 7 series was weak. This was unexpected, as I had taken a ride in the new X1 a couple of months ago and found the A/C to be very powerful.

So, it was back to the meeting room (aka dining room), and after clearly defining our priorities and conducting a final round of comparison, we ultimately decided to move forward with the purchase.

We finally received our vehicle on January 4, 2024, and here is an image of the car with our family. Thanks again to the entire Team-BHP community for all the help and suggestions.

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