Mercedes S class 2020 vs BMW 7 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 65 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.9 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1770 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 515 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.6 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`770 kg | 2`450 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`995 kg | 1`755 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 695 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 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 (€): | 89 800 | 37 000 | |
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