BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
11.5
Real fuel consumption:
13.5 l/100km
12.5 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 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
950 km on highway
510 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS
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
1.43 m
BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 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.
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.
