Mercedes S class 2006 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 6.2 Petrol | 6.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 525 HP | 445 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 80 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.0 | 14.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.18 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 10 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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 | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`595 | 2`680 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 6200 | |
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