BMW 5 series 2024 vs Mercedes S class 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 154 mm (6.1 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 5 series is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 550 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`560 kg | 2`770 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`905 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 775 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Mercedes S class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 57 400 | 89 400 | |
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