BMW 5 series 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 82 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 30 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`535 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7600 | |
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