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 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| 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: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 23 200 | |
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