Mercedes E class 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
970 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C 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. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 500 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 190 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`200 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | average | |
BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 5200 | 6400 | |
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