Mercedes S class 2013 vs BMW 7 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 | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 142 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 140 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Mercedes S class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7 | |
| 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 | 5.10 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 2 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 | 515 litres | |
| Mercedes S class has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 400 | 38 000 | |
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