BMW 5 Series Sedan (2003 – 2007) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 367 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 6.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,720 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
2003 – 2007
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | Sedan | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 33 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 367 hp | 152 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 560 Nm | 240 – 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 9.9 s | 6.5 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 223 – 250 km/h | 212 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 11.1 L/100 km | 7.1 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,841 – 4,844 mm | 4,849 mm |
| Width | 1,847 – 2,029 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,468 – 1,491 mm | 1,486 – 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,445 – 1,735 kg | 1,720 – 1,885 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.