BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, a BMW 5 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
120 mm (4.7 inches)
145 mm (5.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes E class can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.78 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
