BMW 7 series 2003 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 7 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite the higher power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.7 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Used also on Mercedes E 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.17 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.3 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 (kg): | 2`400 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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