BMW 5 Series Sedan (1995 – 2000) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 279 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
1995 – 2000
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2000 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 16 | 19 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 286 hp | 88 – 279 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 440 Nm | 135 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 11.9 s | 6.6 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 250 km/h | 177 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 12.1 L/100 km | 6.3 – 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,417 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,832 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,445 – 1,635 kg | 1,440 – 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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