BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.4
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
70 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 95 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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
