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.
Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system.
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.
