BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
8.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.7 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1040 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
820 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
