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
1996 – 1999
|
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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