BMW 7 series 2022 vs Mercedes S class 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.9 | |
| BMW 7 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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: | 5.39 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 550 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.6 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`895 kg | 2`770 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`180 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 715 kg | 775 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem less than Mercedes S class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 87 800 | |
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