Mercedes E class and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
10.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.8 l/100km
13.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
650 km on highway
670 km with real consumption
520 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
1950 litres
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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 280 litres).
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`610
2`540
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
