Mercedes C class 2021 vs BMW 5 series 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | 154 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`380 kg | 2`560 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`700 kg | 1`905 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 680 kg | 655 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 40 000 | 58 000 | |
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