BMW 7 series 2005 vs Mercedes S class 2005

 
BMW 7 series
2005 - 2008
Mercedes S class
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP235 HP
Torque: 520 NM540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds7.5 seconds
Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 7 series engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.28.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km10.0 l/100km
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class.
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres90 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle1080 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway1400 km on highway
1070 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 12 years19 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 5.18 m5.08 m
Width: 1.90 m1.87 m
Height: 1.48 m1.47 m
BMW 7 series is larger.
BMW 7 series is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres560 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S 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: 13 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 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`5202`100
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

below average
BMW 7 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 62006800
Pros and Cons: BMW 7 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Mercedes S klase has
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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