BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.8 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1450 km in combined cycle
1370 km in combined cycle
1700 km on highway
1520 km on highway
1020 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
20 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
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
