BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C 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:
4.91 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 30 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1670 litres
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 2`421
~ 2`189
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
