BMW 5 series 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.9 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 0.7 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 105 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 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
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 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 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 2007 3.0 engine Mercedes E klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 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 litres | 540 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 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`160 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | no 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 (€): | 7600 | 6000 | |
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