Mercedes E class 1989 vs BMW 5 series 1988
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 160 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 220 NM | 222 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 2 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 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 120 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: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series 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: | 630'000 km | 470'000 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 years | 15 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used 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. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.74 m | 4.72 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`980 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | above average | |
Average price (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
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