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.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1250 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.51 m
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.
