Car technical specifications and fuel economy / consumption / mpg

Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W126) 420 SE,SEL (218 Hp) & BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) 116i (122 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013) 518d (150 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W126) 420 SE,SEL (218 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz BMW BMW
Model: S-class 1 Series 5 Series
Generation: S-class (W126) 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013)
Engine / modification: 420 SE,SEL (218 Hp) 116i (122 Hp) 518d (150 Hp)
Production start: 1985 year 2007 year 2014 year
Production end: 1987 year 2009 year 2016 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Sedan
Num. of Doors: 3 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 7.9 l/100 km 5.1-5.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.1 l/100 km 3.9-4.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.1 l/100 km 4.3-4.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.29 0.26
Fuel tank volume: 53 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 5 Euro 6
CO2 emissions: 143 g/km 114-124 g/km
Power: 218 hp 122 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 204 km/h 218 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.1 sec 9.5 sec
Torque: 160 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 360 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.
Model Engine: N43B16 B47D20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1599 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l 5.0 l
Coolant: 7.0 l 7.2-7.5 l
Fuel System: Direct injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: -
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 12 16.5
Piston Stroke: 75.7 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 82 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 6
Length: 4239 mm 4907 mm
Width: 1748 mm 1860 mm
Height: 1421 mm 1464 mm
Wheelbase: 2660 mm 2968 mm
Front track: 1484 mm 1600 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1497 mm 1627 mm
Ride height(clearance): 145 mm 141 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 330 l 520 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1150 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent Multi-link independent
Max weight: 1755 kg 2225 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1255 kg 1615 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m 12 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 650 kg 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg 90 kg
Tire size: 195/55 R16 87 H 225/55 R17 97W; 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18; 245/40 R19; 275/35 R19; 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 16 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 20