Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.92 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter 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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1470 litres
BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 460 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
