BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.9
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1180 km in combined cycle
1100 km in combined cycle
1480 km on highway
1350 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
1060 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
540 litres
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 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.
BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better.
