Mercedes S class 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 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: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 20 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes S class, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4200 | |
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