BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 51 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.1
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
70 litres
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.92 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also 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
no data
Mercedes E class has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 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 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
