Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
9.7
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
880 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.78 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 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 litres
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Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better