Mercedes E class 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1995

 
Mercedes E class
1997 - 1999
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 136 HP150 HP
Torque: 190 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 seconds12 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): 9.910.0
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 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway890 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 580'000 km480'000 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLKUsed 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 m4.80 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.50 m1.44 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 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1975 litres1525 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 meters11 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`1402`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 (€): 32005200
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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