BMW 7 series 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 7 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series and Mercedes S class have the same engine power, but BMW 7 series torque is 310 NM less than Mercedes S class. BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 5.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| BMW 7 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 28 600 | |
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