BMW 7 series 2009 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 6.0 Petrol | 6.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 544 HP | 525 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 19 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 14.4 | |
|
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
|
BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 12 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 | |
|
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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`695 | 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 (€): | 11 200 | 13 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 7 sērija has
|
Mercedes S klase has
| |