Mercedes S class 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 20 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 11 600 | |
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