BMW 7 series 2002 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.5 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 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 40 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.6 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`480 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2400 | |
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