BMW 7 series 2019 vs Mercedes S class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 503 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.6 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 980 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) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 535 litres | |
| BMW 7 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`640 kg | 2`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`040 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 800 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem less than Mercedes S class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 800 | 85 200 | |
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