Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 162 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.99 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.91 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
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Mercedes E class has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
12.5 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class 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
