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 | |
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: | 10 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 class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 (€): | 32 600 | 30 000 | |
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