Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1180 km on highway
1320 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.87 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
520 litres
Mercedes E class has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
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.
