BMW 5 series 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2013
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 5.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 400 HP | 136 - 558 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 - 760 NM | 270 - 720 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 8.2 seconds | 3.8 - 10.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 7.3 | 5.0 - 10.5 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 125 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`463 | ~ 2`488 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes E class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 12 800 | |
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