Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2011
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 204 HP | 218 HP | |
Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
1320 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
820 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.59 m | 4.90 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 520 litres | |
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 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`190 | 2`320 | |
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 (€): | 9000 | 12 400 | |
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