Mercedes E class 1996 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 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 E class could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 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 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 120 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 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`210 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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