BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
7.8
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
650 km with real consumption
840 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.51 m
BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
695 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1670 litres
no data
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 135 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:
12 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`495
2`420
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
