Mercedes S class 2009 vs BMW 7 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 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 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 500 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 17 000 | |
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