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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • visibly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

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

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

BMW 5 Series Touring is only slightly cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 90 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon 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 Wagon offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 11 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

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 Wagon takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

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

E Class Wagon

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, BMW 5 Series Touring is barely lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers very slightly 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 Wagon carries barely more – 645 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive 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.

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
Mercedes E Class Wagon
BMW 5 Series Touring

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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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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
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
-
Length
5,060 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
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