BMW 5 series 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 125 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 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes E class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 12 800 | |
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