BMW 5 series 2000 vs Mercedes E class 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 16 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.6 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 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: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 280 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 425 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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