BMW 5 series 2005 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.7 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 5 series is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 6000 | |
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