BMW 5 series 1995 vs Mercedes C class 2000

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BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Mercedes C class
2000 - 2004
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 5 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 4.41.8 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 115 - 286 HP115 - 354 HP
Torque: 190 - 440 NM185 - 540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 - 12 seconds5.2 - 12.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 12.26.1 - 11.5
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.53 m
Width: 1.80 m1.73 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
BMW 5 series is larger.
BMW 5 series is 25 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`077~ 1`500
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 22001600
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons:
    Mercedes C klase has
    • available with 4x4 drive
    • lower fuel consumption
    • higher safety
    • fewer faults
    • lower price
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