Photo: Auto Motor und Sport
It's finally time to take a look at the LCI models in the 5 Series range, as they were released in Europe this month. One of the first comparisons we got our eyes on was the one done by Auto Motor und Sport between the 2014 530d and the Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec.
Both cars are brand new. The Mercedes got a recent facelift in January, this year but not much has changed technology-wise. However, the LCI 5er has some new stuff to bring forward.
The 3-liter diesel units on both cars are marvelous. The BMW still relies on the inline 6-cylinder platform and develops a familiar 258 HP and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque, whereas the Mercedes has a V6 architecture with 252 HP and 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque. Pretty balanced at a first glance.
However, when pushed to the 100 km/h (62 mph) limit the 5er pulls ahead, despite having 60 less Nm of torque, reaching the benchmark in 5.3 seconds thanks to its beautifully crafted 8-speed ZF gearbox. The Benz does it in 6.6 seconds, due to its 7-speed automatic gearbox.
You might then think that the Mercedes will have the win on fuel consumption but you'd be wrong. The E350 has a combined fuel consumption of 5.5 l/100 km (42.7 mpg) whilst the 530d will do the same distance with 5.3 liters of fuel (44.3 mpg).
Furthermore, the 5er is already Euro6 compatible with only 134 grams of CO2 emitted every kilometer whilst the E-Class does 144 g/km. Some might argue right about now that the Merc has to be cheaper but they'd be wrong.
The 530d starts at €51,500 ($67,777) in Europe, whereas the E350 starts at €56,995 ($75,000). The only plus the Mercedes had on the Bimmer was the air suspension but with the revised chassis and set-up the LCI version has even that is no longer such a big difference, making the BMW the clear winner of this comparison.
Via: Auto Motor und Sport
The 3-liter diesel units on both cars are marvelous. The BMW still relies on the inline 6-cylinder platform and develops a familiar 258 HP and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque, whereas the Mercedes has a V6 architecture with 252 HP and 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque. Pretty balanced at a first glance.
However, when pushed to the 100 km/h (62 mph) limit the 5er pulls ahead, despite having 60 less Nm of torque, reaching the benchmark in 5.3 seconds thanks to its beautifully crafted 8-speed ZF gearbox. The Benz does it in 6.6 seconds, due to its 7-speed automatic gearbox.
You might then think that the Mercedes will have the win on fuel consumption but you'd be wrong. The E350 has a combined fuel consumption of 5.5 l/100 km (42.7 mpg) whilst the 530d will do the same distance with 5.3 liters of fuel (44.3 mpg).
Furthermore, the 5er is already Euro6 compatible with only 134 grams of CO2 emitted every kilometer whilst the E-Class does 144 g/km. Some might argue right about now that the Merc has to be cheaper but they'd be wrong.
The 530d starts at €51,500 ($67,777) in Europe, whereas the E350 starts at €56,995 ($75,000). The only plus the Mercedes had on the Bimmer was the air suspension but with the revised chassis and set-up the LCI version has even that is no longer such a big difference, making the BMW the clear winner of this comparison.
Via: Auto Motor und Sport
Google News