BMW 5 series 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 | 1.6 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 560 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 740 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 9.7 seconds | 4 - 8.5 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 9.9 | 4.0 - 8.2 | |
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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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 131 - 141 mm (5.2 - 5.6 inches) | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series 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: | 4.91 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`309 kg | ~ 2`089 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`696 kg | ~ 1`519 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 613 kg | ~ 570 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 27 200 | |
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