BMW 5 series 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2009

 
BMW 5 series
2011 - 2013
Mercedes E class
2009 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP184 HP
Torque: 270 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds8.5 seconds
BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data6.6
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres59 litres

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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 

Dimensions

Length: 4.90 m4.87 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres540 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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: 12 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Power steering: Electric power steeringHydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2052`150
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
low

average
Mercedes E class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 11 60010 200
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • electric power steering
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
Mercedes E klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • hydraulic power steering
  • higher children safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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