Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2010

 
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
BMW 5 series
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 204 HP184 HP
Torque: 500 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds8.3 seconds
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100km6.7 l/100km
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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1290 km in combined cycle1320 km in combined cycle
1530 km on highway1520 km on highway
950 km with real consumption1040 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 15 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klaseInstalled on at least 6 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.
Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system.

BMW 5 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ...  More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 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`2152`365
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
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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