Mercedes E class 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 12.0 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 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | Used also on 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 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 also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 460 litres | |
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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 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`110 | 2`195 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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