BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.8 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1370 km in combined cycle
1450 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1700 km on highway
890 km with real consumption
1020 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
17 years
20 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 8 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:
4.91 m
4.88 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 , while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower.
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:
12 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 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 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
