BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 134 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 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
17 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 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
