BMW 5 series 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2013
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 218 HP | 204 HP | |
Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
900 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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: | 17 years | 14 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.91 m | 4.91 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 695 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 1950 litres | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 280 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`550 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | high | |
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 16 800 | 13 200 | |
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