Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2011

 
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
BMW 5 series
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP245 HP
Torque: 270 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds6.4 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.97.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km8.2 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 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 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 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 59 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle980 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway1200 km on highway
680 km with real consumption850 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 330'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 13 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLKInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ...  More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.91 m
Width: 1.77 m1.86 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Mercedes C class is smaller.
Mercedes C class is 30 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres560 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1670 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Mercedes C class has 75 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.1 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 (kg): 2`1002`355
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:
above average

low
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 (€): 700010 400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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