BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
7.8
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
420'000 km
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:
7 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
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`375
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