BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
8.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway
1480 km on highway
790 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
630'000 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:
12 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6
Used also on Mercedes S klase
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:
4.84 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
no data
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.
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.
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.
