Compare the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate vs BMW 5 Series Touring
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you want a large estate that is better to drive on a twisty road, the BMW 5 Series Touring has the edge over the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate. However, while the E-Class Estate offers mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid diesels alongside its petrol units, the 5 Series Touring has no diesel option at all, sticking exclusively to mild-hybrid petrol and plug-in hybrid power. The Mercedes also tows more, though if you choose a plug-in hybrid, the BMW does not lose any boot space to batteries, whereas hybrid models of the E-Class lose underfloor room to a raised floor hump. Inside, both cars ask you to control the climate via screens when physical switches would be preferred, and each allows you to switch off annoying speed limit alerts using a single steering wheel button. Both models are also covered by a three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 615 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 570 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,830 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,700 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,949 mm x 1,880 mm x 1,470 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 5,060 mm x 1,900 mm x 1,515 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,100 kg Best | Towing capacity 2,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £560 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name E200 9G-Tronic | Engine name 520i Auto |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 204 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 208 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 9 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 7.8 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.8 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 615 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 570 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,830 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,700 litres |
| Length 4,949 mm | Length 5,060 mm |
| Width 1,880 mm | Width 1,900 mm |
| Height 1,470 mm | Height 1,515 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.96 m | Wheelbase 3.0 m |
| Turning circle 12.0 m | Turning circle 11.8 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.