Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
8.1
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1370 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1600 km on highway
1340 km on highway
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
14 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase
Installed on at least 6 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`125
2`235
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
