Mercedes S class 2009 vs BMW X5 2010
| 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: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW X5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 730 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 88 HP less power than BMW X5, but torque is 130 NM more than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 12.5 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GL | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 24 cm longer than the BMW X5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 29 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: | 11.8 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 14 000 | |
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