BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
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Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
770 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
14 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.46 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
695 litres
560 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1670 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 135 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`420
2`495
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
