Mercedes E class 1996 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 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 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | 1525 litres | |
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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 meters | 11 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`230 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 3200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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