BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
9.1
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.44 m
BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
515 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 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
