Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 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):
6.6
7.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.7 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
695 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1650 litres
1950 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 195 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
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
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.
