Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 32 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 51 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
7.3
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
1090 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
480'000 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:
13 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.41 m
Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 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:
12.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.1 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.
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
