BMW 5 series 2020 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 5 series) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mercedes E class) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 149 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | 114 mm (4.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`605 | 2`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 46 200 | 24 000 | |
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