BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.5
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
59 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1550 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1280 km on highway
1110 km with real consumption
860 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
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.
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
2`230
2`170
Safety:
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
