BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
70 litres
850 km with real consumption
1020 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
14 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.88 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
520 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 20 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.
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
