BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
9.2 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1150 km in combined cycle
1220 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1340 km on highway
970 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
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 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, 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.
Dimensions
Length:
5.10 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
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
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
