BMW 7 series 2002 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2002 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2002 4.4 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`490 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above 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 S class, so BMW 7 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
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