BMW 7 series 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 850 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 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 2012 3.0 engine Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 13 200 | |
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