Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) 500E (124.036)

Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) 500E (124.036) [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) 500E (124.036) ×
BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.0 ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelE-class8 Series
GenerationE-class (W124)8 Series (E31)
Modification500E (124.036)850 Ci 5.0
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats44
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears46
Production from (year)19931989
Production to (year)19951994
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.36.8
City consumption (l/100km)-19.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-8.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)1310.4
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)326300
Max. torque (Nm)470450
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders812
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder3-
Engine displacement (cm³)4,9734,988
Compression ratio108.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,6005,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9004,100
Cylinder bore (mm)96.584
Piston stroke (mm)8575
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)9090
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 225/55 R16
  • 235/50 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7504,780
Width (mm)1,7961,855
Height (mm)1,4081,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,8002,685
Kerb weight (kg)1,8001,790
Gross weight (kg)2,1802,210
Minimum boot space (l)485320
Front track (mm)1,5381,555
Rear track (mm)1,5291,560



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