View Poll Results: 2027 S or 7?
2027 S Class
31
72.09%
2027 7 Series
7
16.28%
Other/Neither and state in a post which flagship
6
13.95%
I still can’t believe Mike is back
6
13.95%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll
2027 S Class or 7 Series?
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Joined: Jan 2013
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From: California
Every time I see a pre LCI 7 i can't help but stare because it has lots of presence although not very attractive. The S is elegant but it just doesn't stand out.
From pictures, I think I'd take the 7 because it just looks more interesting from the outside.
From pictures, I think I'd take the 7 because it just looks more interesting from the outside.
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Joined: Sep 2025
Posts: 137
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From: NY
I chose the S mostly because I prefer MB over BMW in general. I agree re the interiors, neither would draw me in. A buddy just picked up a '26 EQS and although it's a bit different, I didn't love the interior of that one either.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Maryland
I think the LCI 7 is an improvement outside, and a huge downgrade inside. The S Class I think is a big upgrade inside, and a downgrade outside. I think the stars everywhere on the S Class are garish and over the top. Choosing between the two I would choose the S Class though for the interior alone. If you put the pre-LCI interior in the LCI exterior 7, I would probably give that a whirl.
Honestly don't know what I will get next time. Might try a Range Rover which for now are still understated and elegant.
Honestly don't know what I will get next time. Might try a Range Rover which for now are still understated and elegant.
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Joined: Sep 2025
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From: NY
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,074
Likes: 204
From: California
I think the LCI 7 is an improvement outside, and a huge downgrade inside. The S Class I think is a big upgrade inside, and a downgrade outside. I think the stars everywhere on the S Class are garish and over the top. Choosing between the two I would choose the S Class though for the interior alone. If you put the pre-LCI interior in the LCI exterior 7, I would probably give that a whirl.
Honestly don't know what I will get next time. Might try a Range Rover which for now are still understated and elegant.
Honestly don't know what I will get next time. Might try a Range Rover which for now are still understated and elegant.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,918
Likes: 4,121
From: Maryland
The whole “this car is slightly higher or lower ranked than the other” doesn’t concern me. Having gone from Lexus to MB and Chrysler and being by and large similarly satisfied it doesn’t really concern me. I lease also.
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From: San Francisco, CA
Last edited by RXSF; Apr 23, 2026 at 09:05 PM.