Mercedes S class 1999 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 190 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 57 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 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`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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