Mercedes E class engine produces 2 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 31 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
7.3
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
1090 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 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 also on Mercedes G klase
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. Mercedes E class 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:
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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
