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):
9.3
11.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
740 km on highway
Mercedes E class 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
350'000 km
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
