Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 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 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
7.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
8.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1220 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
840 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
630'000 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:
12 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Mercedes S klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
690 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1650 litres
1950 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 300 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
