Mercedes S class 2009 vs BMW X5 2010
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| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.2 | 3.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 - 525 HP | 245 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 830 NM | 400 - 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 7.8 seconds | 5.4 - 7.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 - 14.4 | 7.4 - 12.5 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 29 cm longer than the BMW X5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`618 | ~ 2`799 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 12 200 | |
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