Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
113 HP
136 HP
Torque:
162 NM
190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
11.5 seconds
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
8.6
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway
1060 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
580'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
520 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
