Mercedes S class 1998 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 74 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 125 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 61 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 16 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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