Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.9
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
68 litres
Engines
Engine production duration:
13 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes GLC, Mercedes SLC
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.92 m
4.94 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
530 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
no data
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
12.05 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.45 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.
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