Mercedes S class 2013 vs BMW 7 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 456 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 7 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes S class is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes S class has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 13 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`695 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 66 600 | 18 800 | |
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