Mercedes S class 2013 vs BMW X3 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class and BMW X3 have the same engine power, but Mercedes S class torque is 60 NM more than BMW X3. Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 5 sērija, BMW 3 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2014 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.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but lower. Mercedes S class is 59 cm longer than the BMW X3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`690 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 20 400 | |
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