2014 BMW 5-Series vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2014 BMW 5-Series

2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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4-Door Sedan 528i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD	23	34	$45,540	$49,500
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD	22	33	$47,655	$51,800
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d RWD	26	38	$52,070	$56,600
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d xDrive AWD	26	37	$54,190	$58,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD	20	30	$50,690	$55,100
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD	20	29	$52,810	$57,400
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD	17	25	$58,790	$63,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i xDrive AWD	16	24	$60,905	$66,200
5 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 5 RWD	23	30	$56,490	$61,400
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i Gran Turismo RWD	19	28	$55,385	$60,200
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	18	26	$57,500	$62,500
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i Gran Turismo RWD	16	25	$62,650	$68,100
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	16	24	$64,770	$70,400
M5 4-Door Sedan	14	20	$85,470	$92,900

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2-Door Convertible E 350 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 350 RWD	19	28	$55,986	$60,200
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 550 RWD	17	26	$62,589	$67,300
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 350 4MATIC	21	29	$50,871	$54,700
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 350 RWD	21	30	$48,546	$52,200
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 550 RWD	18	26	$54,870	$59,000
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury 4MATIC	27	42	$50,127	$53,900
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury RWD	28	45	$47,802	$51,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport 4MATIC	27	42	$50,127	$53,900
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD	28	45	$47,802	$51,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	21	29	$50,592	$54,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury RWD	21	30	$48,267	$51,900
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport 4MATIC	21	29	$50,592	$54,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport RWD	21	30	$48,267	$51,900
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 Sport Hybrid RWD	24	30	$52,731	$56,700
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 550 Sport 4MATIC	17	26	$57,102	$61,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 63 AMG 4MATIC	16	23	$86,276	$92,770
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC	16	23	$92,786	$99,770
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	19	26	$54,498	$58,600
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Sport 4MATIC	19	26	$54,498	$58,600
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 63 AMG 4MATIC	15	21	$95,204	$102,370

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,540

$55,986

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,500

$60,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$825 / month

$1003 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 BMW 5-Series is simultaneously a classic sport sedan and a technology-packed grand tourer.

What, me worry? The Mercedes-Benz E-Class reasserts its alpha status with a tighter forehead, a greener turbodiesel, and a pair of all-wheel-drive AMGs.

TCC Likes

Classic sport-sedan profile
Responsive, efficient powertrains
Excellent handling

Any body you want
Fab cabin
...with lots of room

TCC Dislikes

Technology learning curve
Tight backseat space (sedan)
Gran Turismo's handling

Busy angularity works on coupe, less so on sedan
COMAND's futzy interface
Some button clutter on the console

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

36.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

47.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

35.3

30.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

70.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

Length, Overall (in)

193.4

185

Height, Overall (in)

57.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

116.9

108.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

12.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

35.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P235/40HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR17

P255/35HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3814

3883

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1250

273 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

302 @ 6500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

205

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

Sedan

Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7 (Est)

8.3 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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