BMW 5 series engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1370 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
12 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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:
4.84 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
540 litres
BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
