Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
59 litres
1070 km with real consumption
850 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.51 m
BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
695 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1670 litres
1950 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 280 litres).
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
