2016 BMW 5-Series vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2016 BMW 5-Series

2016 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	$46,685	$50,200
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD	22	34	$48,800	$52,500
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d RWD	26	38	$53,260	$57,350
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d xDrive AWD	26	37	$55,380	$59,650
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD	20	31	$51,880	$55,850
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD	20	29	$54,000	$58,150
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD	17	25	$61,495	$66,300
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i xDrive AWD	16	25	$63,610	$68,600
5 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 5 RWD	23	30	$57,630	$62,100
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i Gran Turismo RWD	19	28	$56,530	$60,900
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	18	26	$58,645	$63,200
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD	16	24	$67,200	$72,500
M5 4-Door Sedan	14	20	$87,070	$94,100

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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	$57,893	$62,250
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 550 RWD	17	26	$63,891	$68,700
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 400 4MATIC	20	28	$52,731	$56,700
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 400 RWD	20	29	$50,406	$54,200
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 550 RWD	18	26	$56,079	$60,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG E 63 S 4MATIC	15	22	$94,581	$101,700
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury 4MATIC	27	38	$51,290	$55,150
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury RWD	28	42	$48,965	$52,650
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport 4MATIC	27	38	$51,290	$55,150
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD	28	42	$48,965	$52,650
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	20	28	$51,708	$55,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury RWD	20	29	$49,383	$53,100
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport 4MATIC	20	28	$51,708	$55,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport RWD	20	29	$49,383	$53,100
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 4MATIC	20	28	$61,008	$65,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 RWD	20	29	$58,683	$63,100
E-Class 4-Door Wgn AMG E 63 S 4MATIC	15	21	$96,999	$104,300
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	20	27	$55,707	$59,900
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Sport 4MATIC	20	27	$55,707	$59,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,685

$57,893

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,200

$62,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$837 / month

$1038 / 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 2016 BMW M5 is the king of the 5-Series mountain, which isn't a bad place to be. It just may not be king of the sports sedan mountain anymore.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers elegant comfort and luxury in several flavors, with a thrifty diesel and a high-performance V-8 for those at either end of the spectrum.

TCC Likes

All that power is intoxicating
Automatic is sharp and fun on track
Bright, open interior for front passengers

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

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear quarters
Safety package isn't a stand-alone option
It drives as heavy as it is

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

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

29 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

4044

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 @ 1450

354 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

329 @ 5250

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo 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)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

2TB

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

6.5 (Est)

7.6

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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