BMW 5 series engine produces 1 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
9.3
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
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
740 km on highway
940 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
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.
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
