Mercedes E class engine produces 8 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
11.0
Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
720 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:
630'000 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:
8 years
24 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
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:
no data
460 litres
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.
