Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.2
Mercedes S class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1020 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1250 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
5.25 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.46 m
Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 34 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
520 litres
Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. 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
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
