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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes E Class?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes E Class: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

Mercedes E Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • marginally lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes E Class is barely cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,052 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class offers a bit more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 18 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

E Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers somewhat more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class is marginally lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries barely more – 640 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £52,500
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
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The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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