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

Compare performance (727 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 52600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes E-Class Wagon?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Mercedes E-Class Wagon

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

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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: Mercedes E-Class Wagon manages with 1.70 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs somewhat better – achieving up to 109 km, about 11 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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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 a bit 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 Wagon takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is hardly perceptible 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.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be slightly 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.

from about £52,500
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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
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km
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BMW 5 Series Touring

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.

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Mercedes E-Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
52600 - 121800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1469 - 1497 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 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
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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