BMW 5 series 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 82 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 E 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 X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 540 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: | 11.9 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`270 | |
| 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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