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: | 306 HP | 204 HP | |
Torque: | 370 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
1110 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
600 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: | 14 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, 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: | 4.87 m | 4.90 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter 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 | |
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`280 | 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 | 12 200 | |
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