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Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 530d (218 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W126) 560 SEL (279 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 530d (218 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model: 5 Series S-class
Generation: 5 Series Touring (E61) S-class (W126)
Engine / modification: 530d (218 Hp) 560 SEL (279 Hp)
Production start: 2004 year 1985 year
Production end: 2005 year 1991 year
Coupe type: Combi Sedan
Num. of Doors: 5 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.0 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 70 l
Power: 218 hp 279 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 243 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.2 sec 8.6 sec
Torque: 500 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 430 Nm/3750 rpm.
Model Engine: M57D30 W126.039
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2993 cm3 5547 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.25 l
Coolant: 9.8 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 17
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 94.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 96.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4843 mm 5286 mm
Width: 1846 mm 1820 mm
Height: 1491 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase: 2886 mm 3075 mm
Front track: 1558 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1581 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1650 l
Front suspension: Coil spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2285 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1760 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Tire size: 225/55 R16 W
Wheel rims size: 7J x 16