Compare performance (727 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes E-Class Estate?
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 Estate is barely cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 510 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers a bit more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 11 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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 moderately 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 Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is only slightly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers barely more boot space – 615 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries very slightly more – 645 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a solid overall lead 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.
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 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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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,880 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
4.1 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 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
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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