Mercedes E class 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1950 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 195 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 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`565 kg | 2`290 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`690 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5400 | |
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