Mercedes E class 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2013
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 204 HP | 313 HP | |
Torque: | 500 NM | 630 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 109 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
1280 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
850 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 15 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 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW 5 sērija 2013 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 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
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 |
1905 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 235 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 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`480 | 2`500 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | low | |
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 11 200 | 13 800 | |
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