BMW Serija 5 E39 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210?

1995–2003 vs 1995–2002 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Serija 5 E39 4,805 mm, E-Klasa W210 4,818 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 5 E39 460 l, E-Klasa W210 540 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 5 E39 5.9 l/100 km, E-Klasa W210 6.2 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 5 E39 100–294 kW, E-Klasa W210 70–205 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 5 E39 20 items (Base), E-Klasa W210 19 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 5 E391995–2003 · 13 engines · Base, Edition Exclusive, Edition Sport, SESpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2101995–2002 · 14 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 5 E391995–2003no listings	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2101995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,775 mm–4,805 mm	Length4,800 mm–4,818 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,799 mm
Height	Height1,412 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,428 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,830 mm	Wheelbase2,833 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume460 l	Trunk volume520 l–540 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,795 kg	Curb weight1,390 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank65 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2003	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines14
Power	Power100–294 kW (136–400 hp)	Power70–205 kW (95–279 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–4.9	Displacement (l)2.0–4.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 520d	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · M5	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · E 430
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Base	Items in the base trim19 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Edition Exclusive	Items in the top trim26 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort7 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 5 E39 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210?

Length: Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210 4,818 mm, BMW Serija 5 E39 4,805 mm (a 13 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,833 vs 2,830 mm. Boot: 540 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 5 E39 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210?

The most frugal BMW Serija 5 E39 uses 5.9 l/100 km (520d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210 6.2 l/100 km (E 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 5 E39 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210?

The strongest BMW Serija 5 E39 makes 294 kW (400 hp) (M5); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210 205 kW (279 hp) (E 430).

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