Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 32 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 5 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):
11.0
11.0
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
580 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 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:
9 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:
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.
