Mercedes S class 1996 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.6 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G 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. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 13 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes S class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 7 series, so Mercedes S class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5000 | |
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