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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.3 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 2014 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
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`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 20 400 | |
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