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 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
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4.9
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
280'000 km
390'000 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:
18 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
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Width:
1.86 m
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Height:
1.46 m
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Trunk capacity:
520 litres
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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`260
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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
