BMW 5 series 2020 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 115 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 103 mm (4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2020 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`285 | 2`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 48 400 | 27 400 | |
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