BMW 7 series 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 71 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 32 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 25 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: | 12.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.6 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`540 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 39 600 | 26 600 | |
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