BMW 7 series 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 20 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`365 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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