Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
9.4 l/100km
11.0 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1180 km on highway
1140 km on highway
740 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
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:
4.90 m
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Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
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Trunk capacity:
520 litres
540 litres
BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`260
2`260
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
