Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1996 – 1999) vs BMW 5 Series Touring (1997 – 2000): specs compared

The BMW 5 Series Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 279 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 243 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,542 kg.

Specification Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell 1996 – 1999 BMW 5 Series Touring BMW 5 Series Touring 1997 – 2000
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1996 – 1999 1997 – 2000
Body style T-modell · Estate / wagon Touring · Estate / wagon
Variants 10 14
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 125 – 279 hp 136 – 286 hp
Torque 190 – 400 Nm 190 – 440 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.9 – 12.2 s 6.7 – 12.2 s
Top speed 190 – 243 km/h 203 – 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.7 – 13.5 L/100 km 6.1 – 12.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,839 mm 4,801 mm
Width 1,798 mm 1,801 mm
Height 1,504 – 1,506 mm 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,832 mm 2,830 mm
Curb weight 1,460 – 1,670 kg 1,542 – 1,890 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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