Mercedes E class 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 9.4 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 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | 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: | no data | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 520 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 12 400 | |
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