Mercedes E class 1993 vs BMW 5 series 1988
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 5 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 460'000 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: | 9 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Used also on BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
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