BMW 5 series engine produces 9 HP less power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
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Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
50 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.94 m
4.92 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 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
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1470 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
