BMW 5 series 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2006

 
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2010
Mercedes E class
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 177 HP136 HP
Torque: 350 NM340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds9.9 seconds
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.66.5
Real fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100km7.9 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1250 km in combined cycle1000 km in combined cycle
1000 km with real consumption820 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 17 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.84 m4.82 m
Width: 1.85 m1.82 m
Height: 1.47 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres540 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.4 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0602`140
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

high
Mercedes E class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
Average price (€): 76006600
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Mercedes E klase has
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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