BMW 5 series 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 | 1.8 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 286 HP | 120 - 457 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 440 NM | 250 - 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 - 11 seconds | 4.6 - 11.1 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 - 12.2 | 4.7 - 12.3 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 2 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 485 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`106 | ~ 2`189 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5800 | |
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