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: | 9.7 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 1.4 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 | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
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 (€): | 8000 | 11 000 | |
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