BMW 5 series 2004 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Used also on Mercedes GL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2004 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2004 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 5 series is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6000 | |
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