BMW 7 series 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 123 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 850 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 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: | 5.22 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 10 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: | 13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`670 | 2`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 58 600 | |
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