BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.0
Real fuel consumption:
7.7 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1950 litres
1650 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 190 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 300 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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.
Gross weight:
2`360 kg
2`360 kg
Net weight:
1`710 kg
1`780 kg
Load capacity:
650 kg
580 kg
Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than BMW 5 series. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
