BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
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Fuel tank capacity:
46 litres
50 litres
Dimensions
Length:
4.94 m
4.92 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
410 litres
450 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1470 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 40 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:
12.1 meters
11.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 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 135 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
