Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.0
4.8
Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1180 km in combined cycle
1450 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1620 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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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 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 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
