Mercedes E class 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 115 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 103 mm (4.1 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 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. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2020 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 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 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`285 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 47 800 | |
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