BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
9.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.0 l/100km
9.7 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 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
770 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
1020 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
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.
