Mercedes E class 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1995
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.0 | |
Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
900 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 480'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used only for this car | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 410 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | 1525 litres | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 190 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 450 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`225 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | below average | |
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 3200 | 5200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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