BMW 5 series 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| 970 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 475 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 8000 | |
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