Mercedes S class 2014 vs BMW 7 series 2015
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 455 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 5 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 7 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller. Mercedes S class is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 515 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Mercedes S class has 115 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`595 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 000 | 36 800 | |
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