Mercedes E class 2018 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2015 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 16 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 29 000 | |
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