Mercedes E class 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 103 mm (4.1 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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: | 4.92 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 10 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 48 400 | |
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