BMW 7 series 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 6.0 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 544 HP | 585 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 900 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 10.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.22 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 65 600 | |
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