BMW 5 series 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.4 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 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 3.0 engine | |||
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: | 12.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 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`495 | 2`520 | |
| 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: | BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 12 800 | |
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