Mercedes E class 1995 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.1 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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 940 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 litres | |
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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 meters | 11 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`040 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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