Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
9.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
930 km on highway
650 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 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
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3
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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
540 litres
no data
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 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.
