Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 150 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
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Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
66 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
131 mm (5.2 inches)
130 mm (5.1 inches)
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:
530 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1470 litres
BMW 5 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
12.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 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
