Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 115 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.6
Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1130 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway
1180 km on highway
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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.
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.
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
