BMW 5 series 2024 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 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, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 154 mm (6.1 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. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2024 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 455 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.8 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`330 kg | 2`265 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`680 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 690 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 54 600 | 42 000 | |
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