Mercedes E class 2006 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: | 170 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 116 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 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 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: | 11.4 meters | 11 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`140 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6800 | |
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