BMW 7 series 2009 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 71 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.2 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 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 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 2009 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.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 2 cm shorter 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. BMW 7 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | no data | |
| 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 | 13 400 | |
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