Mercedes E class 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1995

 
Mercedes E class
1997 - 1999
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 170 HP170 HP
Torque: 225 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds9.6 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.310.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100km10.6 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway930 km on highway
620 km with real consumption660 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 10 years7 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on BMW 3 sērija
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: 1.43 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 , while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres460 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 60 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): 2`0002`015
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 (€): 14002200
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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