BMW 5 series 2000 vs Mercedes E class 1996

 
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2000
Mercedes E class
1996 - 1999
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 163 HP113 HP
Torque: 350 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds15.4 seconds
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.18.1
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 860 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway1010 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 12 years8 years
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.80 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres515 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space.
BMW 5 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1252`010
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 22001600
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 9.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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