BMW Serija 5 E60 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

2003–2010 vs 2002–2009 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Boot: Serija 5 E60 520 l, E-Klasa W211 690 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 5 E60 5.1 l/100 km, E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 5 E60 120–270 kW, E-Klasa W211 100–378 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 5 E60 26 items (Base), E-Klasa W211 26 items (Classic).
On Autodrom: Serija 5 E60 from €6,700 (1 listing), E-Klasa W211 from €6,600 (2 listings).

BMW Serija 5 E602003–2010 · 13 engines · Base, Edition Lifestyle, M Sport, SESpecifications →1 listing from €6,700 →

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–2009 · 14 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport EditionSpecifications →2 listings from €6,600 →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 5 E602003–20101 listing · from €6,700	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–20092 listings · from €6,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,841 mm–4,854 mm	Length4,818 mm–4,855 mm
Width	Width1,846 mm	Width1,822 mm–1,834 mm
Height	Height1,468 mm–1,491 mm	Height1,452 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,888 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l–520 l	Trunk volume540 l–690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,495 kg–1,785 kg	Curb weight1,495 kg–1,765 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank65 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2010	Production years2002–2009
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines14
Power	Power120–270 kW (163–367 hp)	Power100–378 kW (136–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–4.8	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 520d	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 550i	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · E 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim26 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · M Sport	Items in the top trim32 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort9 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
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 · Multimedia2 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings2
Price from	Price from€6,700	Price from€6,600
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,250

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