BMW 6 series 2015 vs Mercedes S class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 560 HP | 469 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 91 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.3 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1.6 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 6 series could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 6 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 400 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 6 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes S class. 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: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`630 | |
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| Average price (€): | 25 200 | no data | |
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