BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 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):
8.9
9.0
Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
980 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.78 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
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
