Mercedes E class and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
8.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1070 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
840 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
12 years
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.49 m
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
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 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
