2017 BMW 5-Series vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2017 BMW 5-Series

2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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530i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530i Sedan	24	34	$48,115	$51,200
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	33	$50,255	$53,500
5 Series 535i Gran Turismo	19	27	$57,135	$60,900
5 Series 535i xDrive Gran Turismo	18	26	$59,275	$63,200
5 Series 540i Sedan	20	30	$53,000	$56,450
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	20	29	$55,140	$58,750
5 Series 550i xDrive Gran Turismo	15	24	$67,925	$72,500

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AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan	18	25	$67,332	$72,400
E-Class E 300 Luxury 4MATIC Sedan	22	29	$50,825	$54,650
E-Class E 300 Luxury RWD Sedan	22	30	$48,500	$52,150
E-Class E 300 Sport 4MATIC Sedan	22	29	$50,825	$54,650
E-Class E 300 Sport RWD Sedan	22	30	$48,500	$52,150
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Coupe	20	28	$53,057	$57,050
E-Class E 400 Luxury 4MATIC Wagon	19	25	$57,939	$62,300
E-Class E 400 RWD Convertible	20	29	$58,218	$62,600
E-Class E 400 RWD Coupe	20	29	$50,732	$54,550
E-Class E 400 Sport 4MATIC Wagon	19	25	$57,939	$62,300
E-Class E 550 RWD Convertible	17	25	$64,263	$69,100
E-Class E 550 RWD Coupe	18	26	$56,405	$60,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$48,115

$67,332

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$51,200

$72,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$853 / month

$1207 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW 5-Series may do for tech sedans what turn-of-the-century 5-Series did for sport sedans.

With the 2017 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz is pushing the boundaries of its autonomous driving technology, and backing it up with S-Class style.

TCC Likes

Upgraded tech
Seamless app integration
Great transmission

Handsome clean-sheet design
Striking interior
Slew of new safety features

TCC Dislikes

Expensive in a hurry
Some color combos don't work
Rearview camera optional

So far, only turbo fours
Looks aren't exclusive to the E-Class
Powertrain noise

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

37.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.9

62.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

115.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.7

13.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

41.3

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3746

4145

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

396 @ 6100

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

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.93

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.31

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.33

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.66

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

6.5

8.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

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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