Mercedes E class 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.6 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 70 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.0 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 0.6 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 90 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: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 420'000 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 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Used 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 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 10 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | 910 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 140 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 1065 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`310 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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