Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.8 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
600 km with real consumption
700 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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:
13 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 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 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be harder 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
