Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 82 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
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Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
68 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.99 m
4.94 m
Width:
1.91 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 5 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
530 litres
Turning diameter:
12.5 meters
12.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
