Mercedes S class 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes S class torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series. Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.8 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1520 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 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 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 21 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 10 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 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 61 800 | 16 200 | |
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