Mercedes E class 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 82 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.3 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 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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: | 350'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 520 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | 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 (€): | 9600 | 6800 | |
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