Mercedes S class 2013 vs BMW 7 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 6.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 585 HP | 544 HP | |
| Torque: | 900 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 150 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 12.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 11.9 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 17 000 | |
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