Mercedes S class 2013 vs BMW X3 2014
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| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
| 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: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes S class) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (BMW X3), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW X3, but torque is 190 NM less than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 11.90 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 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) | |
| 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: | 1.50 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: | 12.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW X3, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`630 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 19 400 | |
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