BMW 8 series 2018 vs Mercedes S class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 8 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes S class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 469 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 8 series engine produces 149 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the BMW 8 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| BMW 8 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.41 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 8 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 400 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes S class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`370 kg | 2`630 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`830 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 630 kg | |
| BMW 8 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mercedes S class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 52 000 | 42 000 | |
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