BMW 7 series 2002 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.7 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.4 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 | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| 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`480 | 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 (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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