Mercedes S class 1995 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 | 14.0 | |
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The BMW 7 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 7 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 | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used also on BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 23 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`495 | |
| 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 (€): | 5200 | 3400 | |
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