BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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!
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.51 m
BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series and Mercedes E class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
695 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1670 litres
1950 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 135 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 280 litres).
Turning diameter:
12.1 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 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.
