Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
850 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
540 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
