BMW 5 series 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2013
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.4 | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.91 m | 4.91 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 695 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 1950 litres | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 135 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 280 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`330 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | high | |
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 17 200 | 12 800 | |
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