Mercedes E class 1995 vs BMW 5 series 1996

 
Mercedes E class
1995 - 1999
BMW 5 series
1996 - 2000
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 136 HP150 HP
Torque: 190 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds10 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 14 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 1.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.19.0
Real fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100km9.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway1010 km on highway
720 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 580'000 km420'000 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: 8 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLKInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.78 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 515 litres460 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9401`980
Safety:
Quality:
average

below average
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 16002200
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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