BMW 5 series 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 89 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 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: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E 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. | |||
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`010 | |
| 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 | 9200 | |
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