Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1180 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway
1480 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 20 litres).
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.
