BMW 5 Series Touring (1992 – 1997) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1991 – 1993): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 326 hp against 286 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 7.0 s. The BMW 5 Series Touring uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 13.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,710 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Touring
1992 – 1997
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1991 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1991 – 1993 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 12 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 – 286 hp | 320 – 326 hp |
| Torque | 162 – 400 Nm | 470 – 480 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 14.7 s | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 – 14.5 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 | 1,417 – 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,445 – 1,690 kg | 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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