BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 220 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.
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
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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.
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
