Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1290 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.49 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
695 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
1650 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 195 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 300 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
