BMW 5 series 2024 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.0 | 0.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | no data | |
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 146 mm (5.7 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 360 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 160 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.1 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: | 2`730 kg | 2`615 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`055 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 675 kg | 610 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mercedes C class. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 54 600 | 42 000 | |
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