Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.2
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
70 litres
850 km with real consumption
1040 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
14 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase
Installed on at least 6 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.46 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class and BMW 5 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
695 litres
560 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
1670 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 135 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 280 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.9 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
