Mercedes E class 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2010
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 184 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
1310 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
850 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.91 m | 4.91 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 560 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1670 litres | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 135 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 280 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`365 | |
Safety: | |||
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, butMercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | average | low | |
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 12 600 | 10 600 | |
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