Mercedes E class 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, 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 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 95 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 460 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 17 200 | |
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