Compare 2015 BMW 5-Series vs 2015 Lexus GS vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2015 BMW 5-Series
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2015 Lexus GS
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2015 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 $46,455 $49,950
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD 22 33 $48,570 $52,250
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d RWD 26 38 $53,030 $57,100
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d xDrive AWD 26 37 $55,150 $59,400
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD 20 29 $53,770 $57,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD 17 25 $60,210 $64,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i xDrive AWD 16 25 $62,325 $67,200
5 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 5 RWD 23 30 $57,450 $61,900
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i Gran Turismo RWD 19 28 $56,345 $60,700
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 18 26 $58,460 $63,000
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i Gran Turismo RWD 16 25 $64,070 $69,100
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 16 24 $66,190 $71,400
M5 4-Door Sedan 14 20 $86,610 $93,600
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4-Door Sedan Crafted Line AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GS 350 4-Door Sedan Crafted Line AWD 19 26 $53,392 $57,330
GS 350 4-Door Sedan Crafted Line RWD 19 29 $51,288 $55,070
GS 350 4-Door Sedan RWD 19 29 $45,198 $48,600
GS 450h 4-Door Sedan Hybrid 29 34 $57,038 $61,330
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2-Door Convertible E 400 RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 400 RWD 20 29 $57,056 $61,350
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 550 RWD 17 26 $63,008 $67,750
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 400 4MATIC 20 28 $51,941 $55,850
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 400 RWD 20 29 $49,616 $53,350
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 550 RWD 18 26 $55,242 $59,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury 4MATIC 27 38 $50,499 $54,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury RWD 28 42 $48,174 $51,800
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport 4MATIC 27 38 $50,499 $54,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD 28 42 $48,174 $51,800
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury 4MATIC 20 28 $50,964 $54,800
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury RWD 20 29 $48,639 $52,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport 4MATIC 20 28 $50,964 $54,800
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport RWD 20 29 $48,639 $52,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 4MATIC 20 28 $60,311 $64,850
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 RWD 20 29 $57,986 $62,350
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 Sport Hybrid RWD 24 29 $53,103 $57,100
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 63 AMG 4MATIC 16 23 $87,048 $93,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC 15 22 $93,558 $100,600
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Luxury 4MATIC 20 27 $54,870 $59,000
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Sport 4MATIC 20 27 $54,870 $59,000
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 63 AMG 4MATIC 15 21 $95,976 $103,200
Pricing
Invoice Price
$46,455
$53,392
$57,056
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$49,950
$57,330
$61,350
Monthly Payment Estimate
$833 / month
$956 / month
$1023 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
Whether it's more of a classic sport sedan or a technology-packed tourer you seek, the 2015 BMW 5-Series fills both roles admirably. The 2015 Lexus GS family offers a classic, conservative sport-sedan profile -- and enough performance to please most -- but overlays it with as much luxury and technology as you please. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class lineup is many vehicles in one, with comfort and luxury across the board and sporty manners for those who want them.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 19 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
34 mpg 26 mpg 29 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size Cars Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.2 55.7 47.8
Front Head Room (in)
40.5 38 38.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5 4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3 57.3 54.1
Second Leg Room (in)
35.3 36.3 30.1
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4 42.3 42
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 37.8 36.2
Front Hip Room (in)
- 54.5 -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 99 -
Second Hip Room (in)
- 54.1 -
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
63 62 60.8
Length, Overall (in)
193.4 190.7 185
Height, Overall (in)
57.6 57.9 55
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.1 62.6 60.6
Wheelbase (in)
116.9 112.2 108.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.2 72.4 70.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5.5 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14 14.1 8.8
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.3 13.1 12.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 12.2 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 17.4 17.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.2 34.2 35.3
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/55VR17 P235/40VR19 P235/40HR18
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/55VR17 P235/40VR19 P255/35HR18
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3814 3891 4068
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 19 X 8 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 19 X 8 18 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210 80 150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - 850
Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 1450 277 @ 4800 354 @ 3500
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 3.5 L/211 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 5000 306 @ 6400 329 @ 6500
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded V-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 19 20
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 21 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34 26 29
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Rear Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.59 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 3.52 4.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.23 3.77 2.82
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 1.40 1.92
Trans Type
8 6 7
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 - -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29 0.72 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 3.22 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.04 2.86
Trans Order Code
205 NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 - 0.73
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.00 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Cabriolet
Vehicle Name
BMW 5 Series Lexus GS 350 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.5 (Est) 8.4 7.5 (Est)
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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