Mercedes S class 2013 vs BMW 7 series 2012
| 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 | 6.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class and BMW 7 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes S class torque is 60 NM more than BMW 7 series. Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 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 | 420'000 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 | 18 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 5 sērija, BMW 3 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. | |||
| 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 BMW 7 sērija 2012 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 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 4 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 400 | 16 800 | |
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