BMW 7 series 2012 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: | 258 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 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 23 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 20 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): | 6.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 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 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, 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 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.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 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: | 12.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 13 400 | |
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