Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
7.8
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1250 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
840 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.51 m
BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
695 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1670 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
2`380
2`420
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
