BMW 5 series 2000 vs Mercedes E class 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
Torque: | 210 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 540 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
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`005 | 2`105 | |
Safety: | 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 (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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