BMW 7 series 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 760 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 230 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 360 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 43 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.28 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`640 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 71 600 | 26 200 | |
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