Mercedes S class 2006 vs BMW 7 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 7 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.3 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 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller. Mercedes S class is 13 cm shorter 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. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes S class has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`625 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 11 200 | |
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