BMW 7 series 2008 vs Mercedes S class 2005
| 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 | 7.5 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 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 10.0 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 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.7 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 | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 5.07 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 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`505 | 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 (€): | 10 600 | 7600 | |
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