Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1969 – 1977) vs BMW 5 Series Sedan (1972 – 1981): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 178 hp. The BMW 5 Series Sedan has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 198 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,240 kg against 1,360 kg. At 4,686 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is 68 mm longer than the BMW 5 Series Sedan. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors dates from 1969 – 1977, the BMW 5 Series Sedan from 1972 – 1981.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1969 – 1977
|
BMW
5 Series Sedan
1972 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1977 | 1972 – 1981 |
| Body style | Coupé | Sedan |
| Variants | 4 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 – 185 hp | 90 – 178 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 240 Nm | 142 – 251 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.3 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 198 km/h | 154 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.5 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,686 mm | 4,618 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,394 – 1,397 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,360 – 1,508 kg | 1,240 – 1,560 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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