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
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
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
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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`475
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.
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
