BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
8.9
Real fuel consumption:
10.7 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
740 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 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 1 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
