BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 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 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.8
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
59 litres
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
390'000 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:
11 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
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.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.88 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower.
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:
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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
