Mercedes C class 2021 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.8 | 2.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 3.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 2190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 146 mm (5.7 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 | 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: | 360 litres | 410 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.3 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`615 kg | 2`560 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`005 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 665 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 42 000 | 43 800 | |
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