Mercedes S class 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 18 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 530 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. 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 | 12.05 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 53 400 | 22 400 | |
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