BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.6
9.9
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
1050 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
700'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 7 sērija
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.78 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
500 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
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
