BMW 5 series 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B 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 klase 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes E klase 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 10 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.05 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.15 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 27 400 | |
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