Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
7.6
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
1050 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.78 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.41 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 3 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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`125
1`500
Safety:
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
