Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
9.0
BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
580'000 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:
9 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
520 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
