BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
11.6 l/100km
12.0 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
1110 km on highway
600 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 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 2 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:
12.1 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.9 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
