Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1965 – 1972) vs BMW 2800 CS (1968 – 1971): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 170 hp. The BMW 2800 CS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.0 s. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 204 km/h. The BMW 2800 CS uses less fuel, from 11.0 L/100 km against 11.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,440 kg. At 5,001 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 343 mm longer than the BMW 2800 CS. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1965 – 1972, the BMW 2800 CS from 1968 – 1971.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1965 – 1972
|
BMW
2800 CS
1968 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1972 | 1968 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 13 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 129 – 200 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 195 – 365 Nm | 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 12.8 s | 8.4 – 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 198 – 204 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 – 15.0 L/100 km | 11.0 – 13.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 – 5,001 mm | 4,658 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,681 mm |
| Height | 1,415 – 1,440 mm | 1,377 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 – 2,850 mm | 2,616 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 2,060 kg | 1,290 – 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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