Mercedes S class 1998 vs BMW 7 series 1998
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 7 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.2 - 5.8 | 2.5 - 5.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 - 367 HP | 143 - 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 - 560 NM | 280 - 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 8.5 seconds | 6.6 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 - 13.4 | 8.2 - 15.0 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 7 series. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`100 | ~ 2`388 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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