Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 5 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.4
11.0
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
460'000 km
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:
9 years
24 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
Used also on BMW 6 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.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
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:
520 litres
460 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
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.
