BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
7.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.7 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
690 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1650 litres
1950 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 300 litres).
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
