Mercedes E class engine produces 8 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
11.0
Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.41 m
Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
460 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
12.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
