BMW 5 series 2010 vs Mercedes E class 2009
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 204 HP | 231 HP | |
Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
1180 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
800 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.90 m | no data | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | no data | |
Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 540 litres | |
BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`260 | |
Safety: | |||
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | low | average | |
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 12 400 | 9800 | |
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