BMW 7 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
6.8
BMW 7 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1070 km on highway
BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems.
Dimensions
Length:
5.08 m
5.25 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.50 m
BMW 7 series is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 cm lower.