BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 17 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
7.5
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
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
4.74 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
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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
