Mercedes S class 2002 vs BMW 7 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.3 l/100km | 13.0 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2002 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2002 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller. Mercedes S class is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 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`100 | 2`490 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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