BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 10 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
11.0
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
880 km on highway
740 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
450'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.78 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
460 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 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.
