Mercedes E class 2018 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 16 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 39 400 | |
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