BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 32 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
9.5
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
10.7 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
660 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
460 litres
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.
