Mercedes E class 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 10.9 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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 175 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| 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`420 | 2`380 | |
| 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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