Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 78 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
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:
10 years
16 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:
4.72 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.42 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 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
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight (kg):
2`010
2`040
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
