Mercedes E class 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 407 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 69 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 107 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 11.4 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 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4 | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 520 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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: | 2`305 kg | 2`290 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`705 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than BMW 5 series. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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