BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.7
11.7
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
72 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.76 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.47 m
BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
530 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
910 litres
885 litres
BMW 5 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 25 litres).
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
