BMW 5 series 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 64 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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 C 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 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 475 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 9400 | |
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