BMW M5 Touring (1992 – 1996) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1991 – 1993): specs compared
The BMW M5 Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 326 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 12.5 L/100 km against 13.5 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,710 kg against 1,785 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
M5 Touring
1992 – 1996
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1991 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1996 | 1991 – 1993 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 hp | 320 – 326 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 470 – 480 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 L/100 km | 13.5 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,785 kg | 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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