BMW 5 series 2020 vs Mercedes E class 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
BMW 5 series
2020 - 2023
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BMW 520d | 190 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 520d xDrive | 190 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 520i | 184 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 530d xDrive | 249 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 530i xDrive | 249 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 540i xDrive | 340 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW M550i xDrive | 530 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 545e | 286 HP | Hybrid | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 540i | 333 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 540d | 340 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 530i | 252 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 530e | 184 HP | Hybrid | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 530e | 184 HP | Hybrid | Automatic
BMW 530d | 286 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 530d | 286 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 520e | 163 HP | Hybrid | Automatic
BMW 520i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E class
2016 - 2020
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Mercedes AMG E 63 S V8 | 612 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes AMG E 63 V8 | 571 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes AMG E 53 | 435 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes AMG E 43 | 401 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 450 V6 | 367 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 400d | 340 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 400 V6 | 333 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 350e | 211 HP | Hybrid | Automatic
Mercedes E 350d | 286 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 350d V6 Automatic | 258 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 350d V6 Automatic | 258 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 350 | 299 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 300e | 211 HP | Hybrid | Automatic
Mercedes E 300 258 Hp | 258 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 300 d | 245 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 300 245 Hp | 245 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 250 | 211 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 220d Automatic | 194 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 220d Automatic | 194 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 200d | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes E 200 Automatic | 184 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes E 200 Automatic | 184 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes E 200 | 184 HP | Petrol | Manual
Gearbox:
Automatic Manual/Automatic
BMW 5 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines:
1.6 - 4.4 2.0 - 4.0
Performance
Power:
163 - 530 HP 150 - 612 HP
Torque:
250 - 750 NM 300 - 850 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
3.8 - 8.3 seconds 3.4 - 8.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
1.8 - 10.7 1.7 - 4.8
On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance:
131 - 150 mm (5.2 - 5.9 inches) 103 - 130 mm (4.1 - 5.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.96 m 4.93 m
Width:
1.87 m 1.86 m
Height:
1.48 m 1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres 540 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down, if possible
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Turning diameter:
12.4 meters 12.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight:
~ 2`438 kg ~ 2`407 kg
Net weight: ~ 1`762 kg ~ 1`711 kg Load capacity: ~ 676 kg ~ 696 kg
Safety:
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Quality:
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above average
Average price (€):
41 800 22 800
Pros and Cons:
BMW 5 sērija has
automatic transmission only higher ground clearance
Mercedes E klase has
both manual and automatic lower fuel consumption for diesel engines lower price
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