BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
6.5
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
690 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
13 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.46 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
475 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
2`020
2`230
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better