BMW 5 Series Sedan (2009 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (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 5.4 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,635 kg.

Specification BMW 5 Series Sedan BMW 5 Series Sedan 2009 – 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell 2009 – 2012
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2009 – 2013 2009 – 2012
Body style Sedan T-modell · Estate / wagon
Variants 34 29
Fuel Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Drive RWD · AWD RWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 163 – 408 hp 136 – 408 hp
Torque 270 – 630 Nm 270 – 620 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.8 – 8.5 s 5.4 – 10.9 s
Top speed 225 – 250 km/h 203 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.5 – 11.0 L/100 km 4.5 – 11.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,841 – 4,900 mm 4,895 mm
Width 1,847 – 1,859 mm 1,854 mm
Height 1,463 – 1,468 mm 1,511 mm
Wheelbase 2,888 – 2,969 mm 2,873 mm
Curb weight 1,510 – 1,850 kg 1,635 – 2,075 kg

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