BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less 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!
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
690 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1650 litres
1950 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 300 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
~ 2`265 kg
~ 2`420 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`683 kg
~ 1`785 kg
Load capacity:
~ 582 kg
~ 635 kg
BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
