BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.7
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
740 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
20 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
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`265
2`405
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.
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
