Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 230 (210.037)

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 230 (210.037) [S]ave

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General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model5 SeriesE-class
Generation5 Series (E39)E-class (W210)
Modification523iE 230 (210.037)
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19951995
Production to (year)19981997
Performance
Top speed (km/h)228215
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.510.5
City consumption (l/100km)13.113.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.27.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)-9.7
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170150
Max. torque (Nm)245220
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders64
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,295
Compression ratio10.510.4
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9503,800
Cylinder bore (mm)8490.9
Piston stroke (mm)7588.4
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)7065
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionSeveralevers and rodsHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,795
Width (mm)1,8001,799
Height (mm)1,4351,433
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,833
Kerb weight (kg)1,4751,450
Gross weight (kg)1,9851,950
Minimum boot space (l)460520
Front track (mm)1,5161,548
Rear track (mm)1,5301,542



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