Mercedes S class 2017 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes S class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 8 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 469 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 149 HP more power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 8 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 8 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.35 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 18 cm longer than the BMW 8 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 420 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, 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 8 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`630 kg | 2`370 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 630 kg | 540 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than BMW 8 series. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 46 200 | 52 800 | |
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