Mercedes S class 2006 vs BMW 7 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8 seconds | |
|
Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 17 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 5 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 500 litres | |
|
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`625 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 3800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes S klase has
|
BMW 7 sērija has
| |