BMW 5 series 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.78 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`225 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 26 200 | |
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