BMW 5 series 1993 vs Mercedes E class 1993

 
BMW 5 series
1993 - 1994
Mercedes E class
1993 - 1996
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 113 HP136 HP
Torque: 162 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.4 seconds12.1 seconds
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 5 series engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.79.2
Real fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100km9.0 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres72 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle780 km in combined cycle
870 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km580'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 7 years8 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 3 sērijaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.76 m
Width: 1.75 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.49 m
BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres530 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data885 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space.
BMW 5 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0002`130
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

high
Mercedes E class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 26002800
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Mercedes E klase has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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