BMW 5 series 2000 vs Mercedes E class 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2004
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BMW 520d | 136 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 520i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 520i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 525d | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 525d | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 525i | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 525i | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 530d | 193 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 530d | 193 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 530i | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 530i | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 535i | 245 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 540i | 286 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 540i | 286 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 535i V8 | 245 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes E class
2002 - 2006
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Mercedes E 200 2003 CDI | 122 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes E 200 2003 CDI Automatic | 122 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 200 2002 Kompressor Automatic | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 200 2002 Kompressor | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes E 200 2004 NGT | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 220 2002 CDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes E 220 2002 CDI Automatic | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 240 2002 | 177 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes E 240 2002 Automatic | 177 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic | 177 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 270 2002 CDI | 177 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes E 270 2002 CDI Automatic | 177 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 280 2005 | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes E 280 2005 Automatic | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 280 2005 4Matic | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 280 2004 CDI | 177 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI | 190 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI Automatic | 190 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI 4Matic | 190 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 320 2002 | 224 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 320 2004 4Matic | 224 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 320 2003 CDI | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 320 2005 CDI | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 320 2005 CDI 4Matic | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 350 2005 | 272 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 350 2005 4Matic | 272 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 400 2004 CDI | 260 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 420 2005 CDI | 314 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 500 2002 | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 500 2004 | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 500 2004 4Matic | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 55 2002 AMG | 476 HP | Petrol | Automatic
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 E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 4.4 1.8 - 5.4
Performance
Power:
136 - 286 HP 122 - 476 HP
Torque:
210 - 440 NM 240 - 730 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.2 - 11 seconds 4.7 - 12.1 seconds
Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9 - 12.2 5.9 - 12.9
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, a BMW 5 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a 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 !
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance:
120 mm (4.7 inches) 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes E class can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.78 m 4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m 1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m 1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres 540 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
no data 540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters 11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 2`106 ~ 2`225
Safety:
no data
Quality:
average
below average
Average price (€):
2800 3200
Pros and Cons:
BMW 5 sērija has
Mercedes E klase has
available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption for petrol engines higher ground clearance roomier boot
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