BMW 7 series 2005 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 5 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 X6 | 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 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 7 series and Mercedes S class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 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 (€): | 6000 | 3200 | |
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