BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 30 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 4.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
8.1
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway
1010 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
560'000 km
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
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 7 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:
4.78 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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 slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
