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BMW M5 E34 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

1988–1995 vs 1984–1995 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon/Coupe

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BMW M5 E341988–1995 · 3 engines · Standard, Individual, Cecotto, WinkelhockSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995 · 13 engines · Standard, Sportline, Classic, EleganceSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW M5 E341988–1995no listings
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length4,720 mmLength4,655 mm–4,765 mm
Width1,751 mmWidth1,740 mm–1,796 mm
Height1,392 mm–1,415 mmHeight1,391 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase2,761 mmWheelbase2,715 mm–2,800 mm
Ground clearance125 mm–130 mmGround clearance130 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume460 lTrunk volume450 l–520 l
Curb weight1,670 kg–1,720 kgCurb weight1,330 kg–1,700 kg
Fuel tank80 l–90 lFuel tank70 l–90 l
Engines
Production years1988–1995Production years1984–1995
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe
Number of engines3Number of engines13
Power232–250 kW (315–340 hp)Power55–235 kW (75–320 hp)
Displacement (l)3.5–3.8Displacement (l)2.0–5.0
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption10.1 l/100 km · 3.8 TouringLowest consumption7 l/100 km · 200 D
Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.8Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · E 500
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim22 · StandardItems in the base trim14 · Standard
Items in the top trim29 · IndividualItems in the top trim26 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort7 · 3
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension✓Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric—Fabric✓
Velour✓Velour—
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 1
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Headlight Washers✓Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 2
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels✓R17 Wheels—
Metallic Paint✓Metallic Paint—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M5 E34 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

Length: Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 4,765 mm, BMW M5 E34 4,720 mm (a 45 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,800 vs 2,761 mm. Boot: 520 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M5 E34 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

The most frugal BMW M5 E34 uses 10.1 l/100 km (3.8 Touring); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 7 l/100 km (200 D).

Which is more powerful — BMW M5 E34 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

The strongest BMW M5 E34 makes 250 kW (340 hp) (3.8); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 235 kW (320 hp) (E 500).

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