Mercedes S class 2014 vs BMW 6 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 455 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 135 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 250 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 6 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 6 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 000 | 19 200 | |
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