Mercedes S class 1993 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 33 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | 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 5 series, so Mercedes S class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5200 | |
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