Mercedes S class 2009 vs BMW X5 2013
| 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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 146 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 200 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class 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 more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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 X5 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 24 cm longer than the BMW X5, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. 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: | no data | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 14 000 | |
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