Mercedes S class 2020 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 180 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 380 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.5 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 47 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`770 kg | 2`085 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`995 kg | 1`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 630 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 84 200 | 29 600 | |
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