BMW 5 series 1998 vs Mercedes C class 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 10.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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