BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
9.9
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
72 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.76 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.49 m
BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
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Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
