Mercedes E class engine produces 69 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 107 NM less than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
11.0
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
13 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
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:
4.82 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower.
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:
11.4 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
