Mercedes E class 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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 | 300'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 95 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 460 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 15 200 | |
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