Comparison BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class Sport Coupe (CL203) C 180 Kompressor (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 5 Series | C-class |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E12) | C-class Sport Coupe (CL203) |
| Engine / modification: | 520 (115 Hp) | C 180 Kompressor (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1972 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 1975 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 115 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 176 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.3 sec | 9.7 sec |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 3700 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 2500-4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M10 | M 271.946 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1990 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5-8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 6 |
| Length: | 4620 mm | 4343 mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm | |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2636 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1406 mm | 1493 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1442 mm | 1464 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 139 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 788 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 840 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 310 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | |
| Max weight: | 1810 kg | 1935 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1240 kg | 1390 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Tire size: | 175/80 R14 | 205/55 R 16 91 V |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 7 J x 16 H 2 |