Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i Automatic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 420 (210.072)

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i Automatic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 420 (210.072) [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 420 (210.072) ×
BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i Automatic ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelE-class5 Series
GenerationE-class (W210)5 Series (E39)
ModificationE 420 (210.072)540i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticautomatic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19961998
Production to (year)19972000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)76.5
City consumption (l/100km)-19.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-9
Combined consumption (l/100km)10.7-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)279286
Max. torque (Nm)400440
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1964,398
Compression ratio1110
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,600
Cylinder bore (mm)9292
Piston stroke (mm)78.982.7
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)8070
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSeveralevers and rods
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 215/55 R16
  • 225/55 R16W
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7954,775
Width (mm)1,7991,800
Height (mm)1,4181,435
Wheelbase (mm)2,8332,830
Kerb weight (kg)1,6901,630
Gross weight (kg)2,2202,170
Minimum boot space (l)500460
Front track (mm)1,5401,512
Rear track (mm)1,5311,526



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