Mercedes E class 2018 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | 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. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 23 000 | |
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