Mercedes S class 2013 vs BMW X5 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
|
BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 123 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.76 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 23 cm longer than the BMW X5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1870 litres | |
|
BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 140 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: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 65 600 | 29 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes S klase has
|
BMW X5 has
| |