BMW 5 series 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2004

 
BMW 5 series
2003 - 2005
Mercedes E class
2004 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 4.4 Petrol4.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 333 HP260 HP
Torque: 450 NM560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 seconds6.9 seconds
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series engine produces 73 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.09.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 240 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway910 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 9 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase
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: 4.84 m4.82 m
Width: 1.85 m1.82 m
Height: 1.47 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data540 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1952`360
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 (€): 46003000
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mercedes E klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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