Mercedes S class 2009 vs BMW 7 series 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 6.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 544 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 80 NM more than BMW 7 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 12.9 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CL, Mercedes SL | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.23 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 1 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 500 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 11 200 | |
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