BMW 5 series 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 89 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine | |||
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`445 | 2`095 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 7000 | |
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