Mercedes E class 2017 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and BMW 4 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 60 NM more than BMW 4 series. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.2 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 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 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 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 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 23 000 | |
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