BMW 5 series engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
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Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
50 litres
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
103 mm (4.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
350'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
17 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE
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:
4.91 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.
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
