Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.9
12.0
Real fuel consumption:
12.4 l/100km
13.0 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
560 km with real consumption
610 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 8 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 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 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
460 litres
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
