Mercedes S class 1999 vs BMW 7 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.8 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 14.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 500'000 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 BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 18 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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