Mercedes E class 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2005

	Mercedes E class 2003 - 2006	BMW 5 series 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.1 Diesel	2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:	122 HP	163 HP
Torque:	270 NM	340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	12 seconds	8.6 seconds
	BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.9	5.9
Fuel tank capacity:	65 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1100 km in combined cycle	1180 km in combined cycle
	1350 km on highway	1480 km on highway
	1040 km with real consumption	1010 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 20 litres).
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`135	2`050

Safety:
Quality:	below average	below average
	BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€):	2600	4400
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes E klase has higher safety lower price	BMW 5 sērija has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage
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Mercedes E class 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions