Mercedes C class 2021 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 9 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 75 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`335 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 680 kg | 680 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 42 000 | 43 800 | |
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