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BMW 5 series 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2006

 
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2010
Mercedes E class
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 197 HP190 HP
Torque: 400 NM440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 seconds7.6 seconds
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.97.2
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km8.5 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 105 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
850 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.84 m4.82 m
Width: 1.85 m1.82 m
Height: 1.47 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres540 litres
Despite its longer length, 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: no data11.4 meters
Gross weight: 2`155 kg2`240 kg
Net weight:1`595 kg1`640 kg
Load capacity:560 kg600 kg
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
high
Mercedes E class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
Average price (€): 70005000
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons:
    		Mercedes E klase has
    • fewer faults
    • lower price
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