Mercedes E class 2016 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 126 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 280 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 68 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 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 X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class and BMW 8 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 420 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`300 kg | 2`370 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 540 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than BMW 8 series. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 52 800 | |
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