Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
66 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.94 m
4.99 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.91 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
530 litres
1470 litres
Turning diameter:
12.4 meters
12.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
