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Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 S (156 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 525d (218 Hp) xDrive Steptronic


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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 S (156 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz BMW
Model: S-class 5 Series
Generation: S-class SE (W126) 5 Series Touring (F11)
Engine / modification: 280 S (156 Hp) 525d (218 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
Production start: 1979 year 2011 year
Production end: 1985 year 2013 year
Coupe type: Sedan Combi
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.9 l/100 km 6.4-6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.9 l/100 km 4.9-5.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.4-5.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 143-150 g/km
Power: 156 hp 218 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 4400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 200 km/h 228 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.1 sec 7.3 sec
Torque: 223 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 450 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm.
Model Engine: M 110 V 28 / 110.924 N47D20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2746 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l 5.2 l
Coolant: 10.5 l 8.0 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9 16.5
Piston Stroke: 78.8 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 8 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4995 mm 4907 mm
Width: 1820 mm 1860 mm
Height: 1430 mm 1462 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2968 mm
Front track: 1545 mm 1600 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1517 mm 1626 mm
Ride height(clearance): 141 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 560 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1670 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2080 kg 2460 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1560 kg 1820 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.95 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14 225/55 R17; 245/45 R18; 245/40 R19
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 19