BMW 5 series engine produces 69 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
9.9
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel.
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:
10 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
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:
4.85 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
540 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 20 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.
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
