Mercedes E class 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2007

 
Mercedes E class
2006 - 2009
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 136 HP163 HP
Torque: 340 NM340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds8.6 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.35.1
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.4 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle1370 km in combined cycle
1000 km with real consumption1090 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes VitoInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.84 m
Width: 1.82 m1.85 m
Height: 1.45 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres520 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: 11.4 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1402`050
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 5 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 58007800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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