It’s perhaps one of the most classic rivalries in the automotive universe: the S-Class against the 7-Series.

The two German limos were always in each others faces and the latest generations represent the best the two manufacturers can currently offer to their customers.

There isn’t probably a car maker better in playing the luxury game than Mercedes and the latest S-Class is the living proof: everything on it screams (or even better …whispers) elegance and refinement, from the beautiful exterior design to the immaculate cabin.

BMW, on the other hand, didn’t want to experiment this time with the design approach of their big sedan, focusing instead on offering the best available tech: gesture control, self-parking systems and screens everywhere –including the key. You get the idea.

Which comes out trumps? Motor Trend delivers their verdict in thei latest episode of Ignition.

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