Mercedes S class 2020 vs BMW 5 series 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 44 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | 154 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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 | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 12 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.7 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`770 kg | 2`560 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`995 kg | 1`905 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 655 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than BMW 5 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 (€): | 96 800 | 58 000 | |
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