Compare: BMW 5 Series 2013 Sedan 313 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz E-class 2013 Sedan 306 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Mercedes-Benz

Model

5 Series

E-class

Generation

5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013)

E-class (W212, facelift 2013)

Modification (Engine)

535d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic

E 350 V6 (306 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS

Start of production

2013

April, 2013

End of production

2016

July, 2014

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

6.8-7.2 l/100 km

9.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.9-5.2 l/100 km

5.3-5.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.6-6.0 l/100 km

6.8-7 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

147-157 g/km

159-164 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.1 sec

6.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.1 sec

6.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

4.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 6

Euro 5

Weight-to-power ratio

5.9 kg/Hp, 170.1 Hp/tonne

5.4 kg/Hp, 184.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.9 kg/Nm, 342.4 Nm/tonne

4.5 kg/Nm, 222.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

313 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

306 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Power per litre

104.6 Hp/l

87.5 Hp/l

Torque

630 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm.

370 Nm @ 3500-5250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N57D30B

M 276.952

Engine displacement

2993 cm³

3498 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

92.9 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

86 mm

Compression ratio

16.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

TwinPower Turbo, Intercooler

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l

9.6 l

Engine systems

Particulate filter

Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1840 kg

1660 kg

Max. weight

2440 kg

2300 kg

Max load

600 kg

640 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

520 l

540 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

59 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2000 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

90 kg

84 kg

Dimensions

Length

4907 mm

4879 mm

Width

1860 mm

1854 mm

Width including mirrors

2071 mm

Height

1464 mm

1474 mm

Wheelbase

2968 mm

2874 mm

Front track

1600 mm

1598 mm

Rear (Back) track

1627 mm

1614 mm

Front overhang

849 mm

Rear overhang

1156 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

141 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.26

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.1 m

11.28 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension - optional

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar, Air suspension - optional

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

225/55 R17; 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18; 245/40 R19; 275/35 R19; 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20

Front wheel tires: 225/55 R16; 245/45 R17; 245/40 R18; 245/35 R19, Rear wheel tires: 225/55 R16; 245/45 R17; 245/40 R18; 265/35 R18; 275/30 R19

Wheel rim size

8J x 17; 8J x 18; 9J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 20

Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19, Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 18; 9J x 18; 9.5J x 19