Mercedes E class 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2003

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	Mercedes E class 2002 - 2006	BMW 5 series 2003 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.8 - 5.4	2.0 - 4.8
Performance
Power:	122 - 476 HP	163 - 367 HP
Torque:	240 - 730 NM	210 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	4.7 - 12.1 seconds	5.5 - 9.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.9 - 12.9	5.9 - 11.0
	Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions
Length:	4.82 m	4.84 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.85 m
Height:	1.45 m	1.47 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	540 litres	520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	540 litres	520 litres
	Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter:	11.4 meters	11 meters
	The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`225	~ 2`119

Safety:
Quality:	below average	average
Average price (€):	3000	4600
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes E klase has higher safety lower price	BMW 5 sērija has lower fuel consumption for petrol engines fewer faults
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Mercedes E class 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2003

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions