Mercedes S class 2004 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes S class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 60 NM less than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 8.2 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, 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 2005 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 strong performance, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mercedes S class and BMW 7 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`480 | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 6000 | |
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