BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
11.3
Real fuel consumption:
12.7 l/100km
11.0 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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
620 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.45 m
BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 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
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
