Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1985 – 1993) vs BMW M5 (1985 – 1988): specs compared
The BMW M5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 234 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 240 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 11.3 L/100 km. At 4,740 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 120 mm longer than the BMW M5.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1985 – 1993
|
BMW
M5
1985 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1993 | 1985 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 234 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 273 Nm | 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 19.2 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 240 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 11.1 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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