BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 152 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 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):
9.9
8.9
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
890 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1190 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.88 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 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:
12.6 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.4 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 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
