Mercedes E class 1996 vs BMW 5 series 1995

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Mercedes E class
1996 - 1999
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 5.42.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 113 - 354 HP136 - 286 HP
Torque: 170 - 530 NM190 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 - 16.6 seconds6.3 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.7 - 13.66.1 - 13.0
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, a Mercedes E class with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.80 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.49 m1.44 m
Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 600 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1975 litres1525 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 190 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 450 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`225~ 2`253
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 42005200
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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