Mercedes E class 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2007

	Mercedes E class 2006 - 2009	BMW 5 series 2007 - 2010
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	3.0 Diesel	3.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:	224 HP	197 HP
Torque:	540 NM	400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.8 seconds	7.9 seconds
	Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.3	6.9
Real fuel consumption:	8.9 l/100km	7.1 l/100km
	The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	80 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1090 km in combined cycle	1010 km in combined cycle
	1420 km on highway	1270 km on highway
	890 km with real consumption	980 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:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes E klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems.
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, 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	no data
Gross weight:	2`275 kg	2`230 kg
Net weight:	1`675 kg	1`670 kg
Load capacity:	600 kg	560 kg

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 (€):	5000	7000
Rating in user reviews:	8.5/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes E klase has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults lower price	BMW 5 sērija has lower fuel consumption has 4x4 drive
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Mercedes E class 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions