BMW 7 series 2022 vs Mercedes S class 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 163 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 770 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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. Note, however, that this BMW 7 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of BMW 7 series 2022 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 12.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 2.2 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`785 kg | 2`810 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`075 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 710 kg | 840 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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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