Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 170 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
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 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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 | |
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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 | |
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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`220 | 2`315 | |
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 11 600 | |
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