Mercedes S class 2017 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 47 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 6 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.9 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 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 | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 3 cm longer than the BMW 6 series, 3 cm wider, 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 |
no data | 1265 litres | |
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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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`555 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 25 200 | |
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