BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 51 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.1
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
70 litres
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.92 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
no data
Mercedes E class has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
