BMW 7 series 1996 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 515 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 7 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so BMW 7 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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