BMW 7 series 2008 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes S class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | Installed 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
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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: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`625 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 400 | 8000 | |
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