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BMW Serija 5 E28 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

1981–1988 vs 1984–1995 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon/Coupe

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BMW Serija 5 E281981–1988 · 9 engines · Base, SE, M Technic, EditionSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995 · 13 engines · Standard, Sportline, Classic, EleganceSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 5 E281981–1988no listings
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length4,620 mmLength4,655 mm–4,765 mm
Width1,700 mmWidth1,740 mm–1,796 mm
Height1,415 mmHeight1,391 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase2,624 mmWheelbase2,715 mm–2,800 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance130 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume460 lTrunk volume450 l–520 l
Curb weight1,250 kg–1,440 kgCurb weight1,330 kg–1,700 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank70 l–90 l
Engines
Production years1981–1988Production years1984–1995
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe
Number of engines9Number of engines13
Power63–160 kW (86–218 hp)Power55–235 kW (75–320 hp)
Displacement (l)1.8–3.4Displacement (l)2.0–5.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 524dLowest consumption7 l/100 km · 200 D
Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · M535iBest 0–100 km/h6.1 s · E 500
Top speed230 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim16 · BaseItems in the base trim14 · Standard
Items in the top trim23 · SEItems in the top trim26 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 2
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation✓Audio Preparation—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 3
Driver's Airbag—Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag—Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS—ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R14 Wheels✓R14 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 5 E28 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

Length: Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 4,765 mm, BMW Serija 5 E28 4,620 mm (a 145 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,800 vs 2,624 mm. Boot: 520 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 5 E28 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

The most frugal BMW Serija 5 E28 uses 7 l/100 km (524d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 7 l/100 km (200 D).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 5 E28 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

The strongest BMW Serija 5 E28 makes 160 kW (218 hp) (535i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 235 kW (320 hp) (E 500).

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