BMW 5 series 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, Land Rover Range Rover | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. 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 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 1975 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 450 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`310 | 2`290 | |
| 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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