BMW 5 series 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2002

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	BMW 5 series 2003 - 2007	Mercedes E class 2002 - 2006
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	2.0 - 4.8	1.8 - 5.4
Performance
Power:	163 - 367 HP	122 - 476 HP
Torque:	210 - 560 NM	240 - 730 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.5 - 9.9 seconds	4.7 - 12.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.9 - 11.0	5.9 - 12.9
	BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more 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!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions
Length:	4.84 m	4.82 m
Width:	1.85 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.47 m	1.45 m
	Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	520 litres	540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	520 litres	540 litres
	Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 20 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 20 litres).
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11.4 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`119	~ 2`225

Safety:
Quality:	average	below average
Average price (€):	4200	3000
Pros and Cons:	BMW 5 sērija has lower fuel consumption for petrol engines fewer faults	Mercedes E klase has higher safety lower price
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BMW 5 series 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2002

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions