Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (2009 – 2012) vs BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (2009 – 2013): specs compared

The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.4 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,635 kg against 1,875 kg. At 4,999 mm, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is 104 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell.

Specification Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell 2009 – 2012 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo 2009 – 2013
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2009 – 2012 2009 – 2013
Body style T-modell · Estate / wagon Gran Turismo
Variants 29 17
Fuel Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD · AWD RWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 136 – 408 hp 184 – 450 hp
Torque 270 – 620 Nm 380 – 649 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.4 – 10.9 s 4.8 – 8.9 s
Top speed 203 – 249 km/h 212 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.5 – 11.1 L/100 km 5.3 – 11.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,895 mm 4,996 – 4,999 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,900 mm
Height 1,511 mm 1,557 – 1,560 mm
Wheelbase 2,873 mm 3,068 – 3,071 mm
Curb weight 1,635 – 2,075 kg 1,875 – 2,130 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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