Mercedes C class 2021 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 1090 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
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`400 kg | 2`405 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`705 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 695 kg | 670 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 42 000 | 43 800 | |
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