BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 2 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 52 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
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:
8 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:
4.74 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
460 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 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
