BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
9.7
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
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
1110 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
430'000 km
450'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 7 sērija
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, 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. Mercedes E class 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
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.
