BMW 5 Series Sedan (2009 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (2009 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 407 hp at most. The BMW 5 Series Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
2009 – 2013
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 34 | 29 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Gas / other, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 408 hp | 136 – 408 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 630 Nm | 240 – 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 8.5 s | 5.2 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 250 km/h | 208 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 11.0 L/100 km | 1.0 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,841 – 4,900 mm | 4,868 mm |
| Width | 1,847 – 1,859 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,463 – 1,468 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 – 2,969 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,510 – 1,850 kg | 1,515 – 1,985 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.