Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 28 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 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 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
760 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
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:
10.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
