BMW 5 series 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | 1900 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 250 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`285 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6000 | |
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