BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.8
9.7
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
590 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
1110 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
450'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 7 sērija
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
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
4.82 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight (kg):
2`150
2`205
Safety:
no data
Quality:
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
