Compare performance (727 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 50500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes E Class?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes E Class has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50500 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2052 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Mercedes E Class performs a bit better – achieving up to 116 km, about 18 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a slightly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes E Class is minimal lighter – 1810 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slight more room – 570 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class minimal takes the win – 640 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be barely ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
detailsThe 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 |
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
50500 - 119700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4949 - 4959 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1468 - 1480 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.