BMW 7 series 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 272 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 350 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 870 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 7 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: | 5.12 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 37 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 455 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.9 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: | 2`640 kg | 2`335 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`040 kg | 1`655 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 680 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 61 600 | 38 600 | |
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