Mercedes E class 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1995

 
Mercedes E class
1997 - 1997
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.3 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP170 HP
Torque: 220 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds10 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.011.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100km10.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 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 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway880 km on highway
690 km with real consumption660 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 630'000 km420'000 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: 8 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes VitoUsed also on BMW 3 sērija
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.80 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.50 m1.44 m
Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 600 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1975 litres1525 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 190 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 450 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1502`235
Safety:
Quality:
average

below average
Mercedes E class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
Average price (€): 42005200
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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