Mercedes E class 2018 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 109 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 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: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 21 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 445 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 23 000 | |
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