Mercedes E class 2019 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: | 286 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 6 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 6 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
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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: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 34 800 | |
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