BMW 5 series 2020 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 103 mm (4.1 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. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2020 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`305 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 680 kg | 735 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 41 400 | 22 400 | |
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