BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.0
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
460 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 55 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 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
