Mercedes E class 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 8.9 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 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
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`320 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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