Many motorists are interested in this question: "BMW" or "Mercedes" - which is better?" And this is very important, because each of these German concerns produces really
Car popularity
Recently, you can see that dealers German manufacturers became very popular. One can see an actively growing interest in the company's products. However, this can be understood, since each of these companies operates in the premium class, that is, it makes high-quality cars. Their popularity is justified enough affordable prices(by European standards). But if the question arises: "BMW" or "Mercedes" - which is better?" - then it should be noted that although their prices are close, the technical characteristics are completely different. Everything is different from them: from design to design features. But there is something in common. This high quality.
“No” competition
It must be said that the Mercedes is a car that is a pleasure to drive in the suburbs, where you can easily drive a thousand kilometers without stopping in a few hours. The machine is easy to operate - this is one of the trump cards of manufacturers. Needless to say about how such a car behaves in the city. A very efficient vehicle. And four-seater classic coupes look just as stylish as standard doubles. And with all this, in terms of comfort, they are in no way inferior to sedans. By the way, if you talk about "BMW" or "Mercedes" - which is better?", then I must say that in this case the rule of the "big three" applies. Don't forget Audi. But still the first two are more similar to each other. However, they have not competed with each other for a long time. Manufacturers of these cars work solely to satisfy their customers, not to outdo each other.
Main characteristics
Before answering the question: "BMW or Mercedes - which is better?" - you should list the main technical characteristics and features that are inherent in all cars of these brands. So let's start with the second one. Mercedes is different unsurpassed quality finishing materials, by how smoothly and at the same time its controls respond quickly (these include the steering wheel, automatic transmission, gas pedal and brake mechanisms). It is also necessary to make a reservation that in cars of this brand there is very high noise insulation, which ensures absolute comfort inside the cabin. And now about BMW. These are high-tech machines, in which all organs are aimed at pro-sport settings. These include very fast gear changes, instant gas pedal response, sensitive brakes and excellent handling.
Service
Every car needs regular inspection. This is necessary so that it lasts a long time and is true. And in particular, careful supervision is needed for expensive cars. And here the question arises on the basis of the main topic - which is more expensive to maintain, "BMW" or "Mercedes"? It all depends on the problems that arose in the car. In general, there are plenty of parts and tools for both brands, repairs and maintenance for them will cost about the same. But we must remember: BMW and Mercedes are one of the most prestigious and perfect cars our time. Accordingly, maintenance should be highest level.
Level of reliability and excellence
So Mercedes. The design keeps up with the times and fashion, excellent technical characteristics. These qualities cannot leave motorists all over the world indifferent. And the safety of cars of this brand is a separate issue. The developers have made every effort to produce high-quality models. It was this concern that developed innovations, which after a while were recognized as inventions included in the list of the most important in automotive industry. Let's say Mercedes-Benz S-class. This car does not care about any roads. Icy ice, melted snow, rain, blizzard… the car drives as if none of this exists, smoothly, without shaking. And reliable seat belts, made of high-strength material, firmly fix the passenger, but at the same time do not disturb the comfortable ride.
Since we are talking about which is more reliable - "BMW" or "Mercedes", then we should consider a representative of another concern. You can, for example, take the BMW X5 - a car that once struck all lovers of this brand. Excellent four airbags, alloy wheels, climate and cruise control, rain sensor, and even heated seats. And this is just a list of characteristics that show how comfortable it is in the car - to be sure about the basic configuration. From the foregoing, we can confidently say that BMW and Mercedes are the best German representatives - high quality, reliability, stylish design, and all this is time-tested. So what choice to make - "Mercedes" or "BMW" - this is up to each individual to decide. In any case, it will be a justified decision.
Top 15 fastest sedans in the world. Do you think sedans will die out due to the explosive popularity of SUVs and crossovers? Do you also think that even rich people will abandon powerful sedans in favor of powerful luxury SUVs? In fact, this is unlikely. The sedans won't go anywhere.
Especially it concerns powerful models. Do you think that there are not many such models on the market? In vain. Here are 15 of the fastest sedans that will surprise even fans of sports cars and expensive supercars. Do you believe that someone will want to abandon such cars? Trust me, SUVs can't compete with the laws of physics.
Jaguar XJR575
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 4.4 seconds
Here is a sedan that is equipped with a 5.0 liter V8 engine with 575 hp. and 700 Nm of torque. This is enough to rear wheel drive car“started” from zero to “hundreds” in just 4.4 seconds. The maximum speed of the 1875 kg sedan is 300 km/h.
Audi RS3 Sedan
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 4.1 seconds
We are amazed at the German engineers who love and, admittedly, know how to squeeze too much powerful engines into small cars.
Here's a living example of how Audi engineers installed a 400-horsepower 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine in a small A3 sedan, paired with a 7-speed DSG box gears.
Plus branded all-wheel drive system "Quattro". As a result, the Audi RS3 (Sedan) is able to cut through the air during acceleration from 0-100 km / h, which occurs in just 4.1 seconds.
The maximum speed of the sedan is 280 km/h.
BMW M550i xDrive
Who will say for sure that we put the wrong car in 15th place. For example, perhaps someone will think that the 15th line in our ranking should be diesel model BMW M550d, which accelerates to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds.
But we did not dare to put this car in 15th place, since this model is still diesel (unlike the other models on our list) and, in addition, diesel engine has four turbines. But we had no problems with the 13th place in the ranking.
We have no doubt that this place deserves benzy new model BMW M550i xDrive.
No, this model is not a purebred M-series, as some car enthusiasts might think.
But, nevertheless, the letter "M" in the index of the model is not accidental. Model M550i xDrive is ready to surprise fans of expensive and fast sedans.
First, those who care about how the car accelerates to 100 km / h should know that the M550i easily overcomes the milestone of 100 km / h in just 4.0 seconds.
Plus, the car is equipped with all-wheel drive. But the main thing is the space under the hood, where there is an incredibly powerful 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 462 hp.
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 4.0 seconds
Here is the latest small sedan, which is equipped with a V8 engine. The power of the Mercedes-AMG, C 63 S is 510 hp. Maximum torque 700 Nm.
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds. So, if you need power, dynamics, a lot of aggressive noise and smoke from under the wheels, then this car is for you.
BMW M3 Competition DKG
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 4.0 seconds
Not really in front of you normal bmw M3. This model comes with a power package.
For example, the modification "M3 DKG" has acquired an additional 19 hp. As a result, the power of the special series M3 is 450 hp. Plus the car got a box with double clutch. Thanks to this, the M3 is capable of accelerating to “hundreds” in just 4.0 seconds.
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV
Italians in the company Alfa Romeo finally remembered what kind of cars they should produce. Recently, the brand introduced a competitor to BMW, Mercedes and even Ferrari.
This is an Alfa model. Romeo Giulia QV with 510 hp (maximum torque 600 Nm), which is achieved by a 2.9 liter twin-turbo V6 engine. As a result, acceleration from 0-100 km / h occurs in just 3.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 307 km/h.
Cadillac ATS-V
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 3.9 seconds
Cadillac ATS-V is straight BMW competitor M3 and Mercedes C 63.
Yes, yes, the Cadillac ATS-V was created precisely in order to take market share from powerful German sedans small size. This model is equipped with a 470 hp v6 twin-turbo engine. (603 Nm). Acceleration from 0-100 km / h, like the Alfa Romeo Giulia, in 3.9 seconds.
Audi S8 Plus
S8 is one of the best sedans in the world for comfortable movement on any distance. In this car, everything is created so that passengers can relax and unwind like at home on the road.
But for those who want to luxury car at the highest level was not only comfort and, for example, power, that is Audi version S8 Plus, equipped with a 4.0 liter twin-turbo engine producing 605 hp. with a maximum torque of 700 Nm.
This engine is enough to send a 2065 kg sedan into the stratosphere. Seriously, overclocking heavy big sedan from 0 to 100 km / h will pleasantly surprise you - 3.8 seconds. The maximum speed is 305 km/h.
Dodge Charger Hellcat
As a result, thanks to such technical data power plant, The Charger Hellcat does a 0-100 km/h sprint in 3.7 seconds. True, with such acceleration dynamics, get ready to change tires often. By the way, this is the most powerful American serial sedan. The maximum speed is 320 km/h.
BMW M760 Li xDrive
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 3.7 seconds
It is a pity, of course, that someday, due to the fashionable environmental trend in the world, BMW company will cease to produce a 6.6 liter twin-turbo V12 engine, which is currently installed in the 5.24 meter flagship sedan M760 Li xDrive.
In the meantime, fans big sedans BMW has nothing to worry about. The model is not going to be discontinued.
And so what is this 6.6 liter turbo bmw engine?
Everything is expected. Power 610 hp Maximum torque 800 Nm. This power allows a heavy 2.3-ton sedan to start up to “hundreds” in 3.7 seconds.
The maximum speed is limited to 250 km/h. But apparently, this speed is limited by electronics.
Cadillac CTS-V
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 3.8 seconds
As we said, the Cadillac ATS-V is a competitor to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63. And who does it compete with? Cadillac CTS-V?
This model was naturally created to compete with the powerful sedans BMW M5, Mercedes AMG E 63. And I must admit, in terms of power and dynamics, the CTS-V can really compete with German powerful sedans.
And so, the power of the Cadillac CTS-V is 649 hp. Maximum torque 855 Nm. Acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 3.7 seconds. The maximum speed is 320 km/h.
Mercedes-AMG S 63 4Matic+
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 3.5 seconds
Those who had the opportunity to test the new AMG S-Class Everyone was speechless with delight! Indeed, it is almost impossible to convey the feeling of driving the most powerful flagship Mercedes-AMG S 63 4Matic + sedan in words.
This car is a real monster and "MIG" among sedan cars.
This 612-horsepower semi-autonomous monster is an incredible product of all automotive evolution over the past 100 years.
The 2.1 ton sedan is ready to make a crack in the space-time continuum. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 300 km/h.
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
Why build a hybrid to save fuel? It's boring. That's exactly what I thought Porsche company when I decided to create a hybrid Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.
This model is equipped with a 136 hp hybrid engine. with one goal - to help the gasoline 550-horsepower twin-turbo V8 engine accelerate the car to 100 km / h in 3.4 seconds. And I have to admit, it worked out well.
680-strong hybrid motor(850 Nm) not only easily and naturally accelerates the car to “hundreds” in less than 3.5 seconds, but is also capable of accelerating the car to 310 km / h.
Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 3.4 seconds
Here is the new Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+, designed for E-Class fans who love super power.
The 612-horsepower sedan with a maximum torque of 850 Nm accelerates the E-Class to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h.
Tesla Model S P100D
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 2.7 seconds
You probably guessed a long time ago that the first place among the fastest sedans in the world is occupied by a car. Tesla Model S-P100D. And indeed it is. A lot of words have already been said about its overclocking dynamics more than once.
The S P100D is equipped with a front-wheel drive electric motor and a powerful battery that powers the electric motor. As a result, the power of the sedan is 762 hp. Maximum torque 1000 Nm!!!
Moreover, this torque has been repeatedly confirmed during real road tests. At the stand, measurements showed that the Tesla Model S P100D has an incredible torque of 1250 Nm.
What gives the sedan such power? Of course the dynamics of acceleration from 0-100 km / h. Up to the mark "100 km / h" the car accelerates from a standstill in just 2.7 seconds!!!
And this must be admitted, this is already the level of expensive and rare hypercars equipped with incredibly powerful gasoline engines working in tandem with several electric motors.
Yes, this model has many shortcomings. But, nevertheless, you need to pay tribute to the leader Tesla, which, in principle, turned the entire automotive industry upside down when he introduced the first generation of the electric sedan, proving to the whole world that electric cars this is our future, and that they are really ready today to compete with gasoline vehicles, whose age, apparently, is really coming to an end.
The endurance of these guys is impressive: while Audi and Mercedes-Benz have been cutting coupons from buyers of “charged” versions of their flagship models for the past fifteen years, BMW marketers have stubbornly pretended that they were not interested in this story at all. And questions about perspectives of BMW M7 invariably answered "No!". And then they freaked out and released this - the fastest five-meter piece of metal, carbon fiber, leather and wood, not only in the BMW line, but on this planet in general.And yes - this is not a BMW M7 yet, but “only” a BMW M760Li xDrive. A car from the BMW M Performance line, which, as people from this Bavarian company like to explain, is somewhere in the middle between conventional models and thoroughbred "emks". And when asked about the real M7, they still answer evasively. But now we understand that "no", translated from marketing language, can mean anything.
Russian prices for M760Li xDrive have been known for a long time - base sedan(with good equipment) is estimated at 9.8 million rubles. M Performance package will cost 1.3 million on top
However, the BMW M760Li xDrive turned out to be the best in almost everything. She has the most voluminous engine not only among other BMWs, but also among competitors - this is a 6.6-liter V12, which is partially unified with units Rolls-Royce Ghost and Wraith. It has a pair of mono-scroll turbos flanking the engine with a compact 60-degree camber - just like the first V12! And this engine is now the most powerful in the range - 610 Horse power and 800 Nm of torque.But… not the most powerful on the market: the six-liter V12 in the Mercedes-AMG S 65 L produces 630 hp. and as much as 1000 Nm of torque. Why BMW engineers did not make at least 631 hp? In response - again Bavarian snobbery: "The current return is fully consistent with the tasks and is optimal in terms of car balance."
Funny thing: all 12-cylinder "sevens" will only be "long", but in the nameplate of the model - M760i - the letter L was lost for some reasonThe 760 has huge 19-inch front brakes with Brembo calipers, but the regular ones are cast iron rather than carbon ceramic. “Certainly, we could put composite brake discs, but they do not match the image of the flagship sedan - noisy and work too sharply; ordinary metal ones do an excellent job with the tasks.”
But the engineers finally managed to “marry” a 12-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive transmission. To do this, I had to thoroughly tinker with the engine crankcase and with the overall layout, but the result is worth it: only 3.7 seconds in acceleration to hundreds. It's not just the fastest BMW of today - it's the most dynamic 12-cylinder sedan on the planet!
The gearbox is an eight-speed ZF "automatic" with a filling reinforced for the mighty temper of the V12 engine and reprogrammed brains. It already has a quick start mode (Launch Control) in the base and - at the opposite pole of sports ideology - a stop / start system that jams this huge fuel combustion chamber in traffic jams, and then starts it again.
And the way the 12-cylinder engine wakes up softly and smoothly is its magic. For which some are willing to pay a fortune.
No other motor wakes up from sleep as softly and smoothly - with a velvety sound and virtually no vibration, so the video " cold start BMW V12" is unlikely to collect thousands of likes and reposts. Unless, of course, you have an M760Li xDrive with a sports exhaust system: then simply select the Sport mode on the “driver’s” console and enjoy the depth and “multi-liter” voice of this mighty unit. Just don't expect the anger and squeal of modern supercharged V8s from him - this thing sounds much more complex and voluminous.
This is an M-steering wheel, in the central spoke of which they built not an M-button, but a button for turning on the heating of the steering wheelNone fundamental differences in terms of finishing between just a "seven" and a 12-cylinder "seven" is not. All this can be ordered for any other modification.
Seats with adjustable lateral support - a necessary thing for a car with such a chassis and such a hook, like the M760i xDrive
M... Why is this here? Can the owner of this car really forget that his car has 12 cylinders under the hood?One of the best "digital" tidy on the market - with "physical" edging virtual instruments and perfect graphics
"Top" back row - with adjustable seats, footrest on the back front seat and additional monitors - this is an option even for a 12-cylinder flagship. And not cheap, I must say, an option
How not to expect from yourself fast sedan BMW and some crushing anger. This is on the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S, when you start from the “launch”, your insides suddenly take on forms unplanned by the creator, and the “automatic” hammers in gears with the ardor of a steam hammer. The M760Li xDrive does everything differently: after the driver selects the sport mode of mechatronics and gearbox, turns off the traction, presses two pedals to the floor and then releases the left one, the sedan, with a barely noticeable pause, smoothly moves off and exchanges the coveted "hundred" - faster than you read this sentence to the end. Only 0.3 seconds slower than the AMG E 63 S, but the difference in sensation is like bungee jumping off a cliff or descending in a helicopter. And this is the whole point of the flagship "b-m-double-u".
The suspension, redrawn according to M Performance patterns, does not shake precious passengers even in the very sport mode(although it is tougher than on other "sevens"), and in a comfortable or adaptive one it generally lays with the softness of a sheep's wool carpet. Even on hefty 20-inch wheels.
Inside - silence and peace. If someone told me that I'm driving the electric traction of a hybrid sedan at 70 miles per hour in the USA, I would not be surprised - because in civilian modes the mighty V12 does not manifest itself at all. Absolutely. But not in civilians?
The magic of the letter "M" in the name of this "seven" begins to work only on roads that are more complicated than the American highway. On serpentines, active stabilizers with electromechanical locks and a thruster are included in the action. rear axle, which makes the 5.2-meter sedan spin behind its tail with the enthusiasm of a Labrador puppy. And tires! The M760Li xDrive is fitted with different-sized Michelin tires Super Sport(245/40 R20 front and 275/35 R20 rear) with a magic "asterisk" - welded by French tire manufacturers especially for this model. And they are amazing.
They are so tough that trying to get to the limit of their grip on normal (American, in our case) roads is fraught with corrective labor, and they provide a good half of the driving character of the M760Li. The remaining ingredients are already familiar from other "sevens" - a driver's chassis, a rigid and lightweight body with carbon fiber elements of a power cage, four-wheel drive and powerful brakes that can withstand even a few laps on the race track. Hey BMW guys, now I believe you!
On racing track At The Thermal Club near Palm Springs, we did a short session on a short track and then a few laps in a high configuration with DTM driver Augusto Farfus. The M760Li is certainly not a BMW M2, but I don't know of any other sedan this size that feels as unflappable on the race track.And where is the engine on this list, you ask? Well, he is. And this best characteristic of the possible. Remember how Rolls-Royce engines used to be labeled “enough”? So here - this V12 is sufficient. Like this whole car. Because it’s not about sports at all, no matter how much BMW marketers would like the opposite. It's about status. Or about show-offs.
Take it for granted: the flagship sedan, if it's going to compete for the most important buyers, must have in the lineup of 12-cylinders. Just like anyone successful person I need an expensive suit and polished shoes. And all these wild and roaring biturbo V8s are toys for those who have not yet accumulated anything themselves. No fortune, no life experience.
And that's why a BMW M760Li xDrive with a lurid glossy V12 badge on a matte body, with all those sporty bumpers, blue M brake calipers and a booming exhaust, is an absolute nonsense.
Luckily, someone at BMW seems to think the same way, which is why the M760Li has an Excellence trim in addition to being sporty. With exactly the same engine, the same suspension and brakes (only useless paddle shifters and a loud exhaust are missing), but with beautiful chrome wheels, a strict front bumper and normal coloring. The Bavarians say that this version is aimed at the Asian market, but ... Something tells me that in the language of marketers, this can mean anything.
M6 Hurricane CS: German tuners from G-Power said
that built the fastest ever built BMW coupe in the world.
Tuning studio built its own version of the BMW M6 coupe - Hurricane CS - which, having accelerated to 372 kilometers per hour in tests, became the most fast car brand bmw among road versions. This car broke the previous record of 367 kilometers per hour set by BMW sedan M5 Hurricane, also prepared by G-Power.
Atelier specialists equipped the coupe upgraded version bi-turbo five-liter V10 engine from our own tuning BMW versions M5, which developed 730 horsepower. After replacing the turbines with two mechanical superchargers, reprogramming the engine control unit and installing a new exhaust system, the power of the unit increased by 20 horsepower to 750, and the maximum torque increased to 800 Nm at 5000 rpm. According to G-Power, the BMW M6 Hurricane CS can accelerate from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour in 4.4 seconds, to 200 and 300 in 9.6 and 26 seconds, respectively.
To reduce the weight of the coupe, G-Power replaced the standard exhaust system BMW M6 on a titanium counterpart, which weighs 24 kilograms less. The car managed to lose the same amount due to new carbon seats. In addition, more effective and at the same time lighter six-piston brakes with carbon-ceramic 380 mm discs were installed.
Also, the tuning coupe received an aerodynamic body kit, a new adjustable suspension and 21-inch wheels with tires that can withstand speeds up to 340 kilometers per hour. It should be noted that in order to achieve top speed completely different wheels were installed on the car - 19-inch wheels with special tires Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 with a dimension of 255/35 on the front axle and 305/30 on the rear.
G-Power is selling the M6 Hurricane CS coupe as a complete car only. Prices for it in Germany start at 360,000 euros ($477,000). Money, of course, is not small, but the right to own the fastest BMW is worth it.
