BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 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
4.69 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.44 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
480 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
12.6 meters
11.22 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.38 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.
