Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
8.6
Real fuel consumption:
10.2 l/100km
8.9 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
1060 km on highway
780 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
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.
