Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 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
1060 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1340 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 X5, 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.
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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.
