BMW 7 series 2005 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Used also on Mercedes GL | |
| 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 4.8 engine: The primary issues with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failures, air leaks, issues with the mass airflow ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 4.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. BMW 7 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`490 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no 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 (€): | 6000 | 7600 | |
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