BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes E-Class Wagon – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 5 Series Touring has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £, while the Mercedes E-Class Wagon costs 52600 £. That’s a price difference of around 90 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 0.70 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Mercedes E-Class Wagon with 1.70 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs a bit better – achieving up to 109 km, about 12 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Engine and Performance: 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 somewhat 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 a touch quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Wagon takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring pulls visibly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: 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, the BMW 5 Series Touring is hardly any lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon offers barely noticeable more room – 615 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs barely noticeable better – up to 1830 L, which is about 130 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E-Class Wagon barely noticeable takes the win – 645 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

All in all, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.