Mercedes E class 2016 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 6 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.94 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 1 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: | 11.6 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.45 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`385 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 25 400 | |
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