BMW 5 series 2020 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 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 4 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: | 12.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 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`405 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | 30 000 | |
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