Mercedes S class 2021 vs BMW 7 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 503 HP | 544 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.2 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S class 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 7 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller. Mercedes S class is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 2.2 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: | 2`820 kg | 2`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`020 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 800 kg | 710 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than BMW 7 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 (€): | 87 400 | 97 400 | |
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