BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 140 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.7
10.4
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:
840 km in combined cycle
670 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
930 km on highway
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 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:
10 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes GL
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X5, 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 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.23 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 33 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:
12.2 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.3 metres more 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
