07 BMW 750Li or 06-07 CLS

hdtv22 · 09-09-2008, 06:10 PM

Hello everybody

Im currently considering assuming a lease due to the cheaper prices for the exact same car -- Which car would you go with? An 07 BMW 750Li with an MSRP of around $91K or a CLS with a P1/P2 package, and probably an MSRP of $77-81K? Assuming BMW is refreshing the 7 next year (Albeit a very small refresh that looks almost exactly the same)? I currently have the 08 E350 and the interior of the E350 looks better than the CLS, which is a bit of a downer. Any ideas?

201mph · 09-30-2008, 01:03 PM

We leased a new current 7 series when they first came out (745i). When the lease ended, we leased a new 06 CLS500. When that lease ended, we moved back into a 750Li. Now my wife wants a CLS550.

Pros: 750Li

much better gas mileage (up to 27 hwy), more power, better handling, WAY more rear seat room, easier getting in and out, better front seats (multicontour), better gauges (plasma display), better trip computer, better nav system, great sound system (Logic 7), huge trunk, free maintenance to 4yr/50k, seats 5, very luxurious.

Pros: CLS

sharper exterior styling, smaller and easier to park (only with parktronic), smoother transmission, no "I-Drive", seats 4 (no in-laws), very sporty.

So:
We like them both (obviously). My wife really misses her first CLS

but never said much about either 7 after it was gone.

newguycls55 · 09-30-2008, 09:42 PM

750... if you want comfort and better interior... but the outer body is a bit too common.. great car for commute and comfort.... and you can put 22" wheels.....

but I recall reading somewhere there's a new 7 series coming out soon..

khelawanb · 09-30-2008, 11:21 PM

This is my first time hearing that the interior of an E class looks better than the interior of a CLS. No way!

I think both cars are really different. If you want a big sedan go with the 7, and if you want both sports car and sedan, then CLS.

CY · 10-11-2008, 09:18 PM

I vote CLS...7 is about to change. If you can afford the new 7 (no discounts most likely and horrible leases) then pick that over the CLS IMO.

Dogshine · 10-11-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khelawanb

This is my first time hearing that the interior of an E class looks better than the interior of a CLS. No way!

I think both cars are really different. If you want a big sedan go with the 7, and if you want both sports car and sedan, then CLS.

Thank you.

09-09-2008, 06:10 PM	#1
hdtv22 Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 67	07 BMW 750Li or 06-07 CLS Hello everybody Im currently considering assuming a lease due to the cheaper prices for the exact same car -- Which car would you go with? An 07 BMW 750Li with an MSRP of around $91K or a CLS with a P1/P2 package, and probably an MSRP of $77-81K? Assuming BMW is refreshing the 7 next year (Albeit a very small refresh that looks almost exactly the same)? I currently have the 08 E350 and the interior of the E350 looks better than the CLS, which is a bit of a downer. Any ideas?

09-30-2008, 01:03 PM	#2
201mph Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 76	back and forth We leased a new current 7 series when they first came out (745i). When the lease ended, we leased a new 06 CLS500. When that lease ended, we moved back into a 750Li. Now my wife wants a CLS550. Pros: 750Li much better gas mileage (up to 27 hwy), more power, better handling, WAY more rear seat room, easier getting in and out, better front seats (multicontour), better gauges (plasma display), better trip computer, better nav system, great sound system (Logic 7), huge trunk, free maintenance to 4yr/50k, seats 5, very luxurious. Pros: CLS sharper exterior styling, smaller and easier to park (only with parktronic), smoother transmission, no "I-Drive", seats 4 (no in-laws), very sporty. So: We like them both (obviously). My wife really misses her first CLS but never said much about either 7 after it was gone.

09-30-2008, 11:21 PM	#4
khelawanb Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bowie, Md Posts: 361	This is my first time hearing that the interior of an E class looks better than the interior of a CLS. No way! I think both cars are really different. If you want a big sedan go with the 7, and if you want both sports car and sedan, then CLS. __________________ NCCA's Best Mercedes Overall 2008 World's First Carbon Fiber CLS Headlights 2008 New Image Motorsports-NCCA's Best Team Overall 2008 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216191 Last edited by khelawanb; 09-30-2008 at 11:26 PM.

10-11-2008, 09:18 PM	#5
CY MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,530	I vote CLS...7 is about to change. If you can afford the new 7 (no discounts most likely and horrible leases) then pick that over the CLS IMO. __________________

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09-30-2008, 09:42 PM	#3
newguycls55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Irvine, SoCal Posts: 331	750... if you want comfort and better interior... but the outer body is a bit too common.. great car for commute and comfort.... and you can put 22" wheels..... but I recall reading somewhere there's a new 7 series coming out soon..