Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 8 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 340 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
10.0
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
930 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
430'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes GL
Used also on BMW 7 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
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.
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.
