Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.3 l/100km
10.2 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
750 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
no data
460 litres
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.
