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 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7
4.5
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:
1250 km in combined cycle
1550 km in combined cycle
1430 km on highway
1750 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.88 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
520 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
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
