Mercedes E class 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2013
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 204 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 500 NM | 360 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.8 | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1450 km in combined cycle | |
1340 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
BMW 5 series 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 C 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: | 4.91 m | 4.91 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 560 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1670 litres | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 135 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 280 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`370 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | low | |
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 12 800 | 17 000 | |
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