Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.6
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.4 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway
1180 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
14 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.46 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class and BMW 5 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
695 litres
520 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 175 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`415
2`260
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
