BMW 5 series 1996 vs Mercedes E class 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 16.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.0 | |
| BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E 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: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 7 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 885 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 640 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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