Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1950 litres
1650 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 190 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 300 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
~ 2`420 kg
~ 2`265 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`785 kg
~ 1`683 kg
Load capacity:
~ 635 kg
~ 582 kg
Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than BMW 5 series. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
