BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
7.2 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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 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, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
6 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. BMW 5 series 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
1.42 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
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
