2018 BMW 5-Series vs 2018 Lexus GS vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2018 BMW 5-Series

2018 Lexus GS

2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$49,465	$52,650
5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$51,605	$54,950
5 Series 530i Sedan	24	34	$49,465	$52,650
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	33	$51,605	$54,950
5 Series 540d xDrive Sedan	26	36	$58,160	$62,000
5 Series 540i Sedan	21	30	$54,625	$58,200
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	20	29	$56,765	$60,500
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	16	25	$69,225	$73,900
M5 Sedan	15	21	$95,920	$102,600

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GS 300 F Sport RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS GS 300 F Sport RWD	21	30	$47,447	$51,100
GS GS 300 RWD	22	32	$43,254	$46,510
GS GS 350 AWD	19	26	$47,025	$50,565
GS GS 350 F Sport AWD	19	27	$50,161	$54,005
GS GS 350 F Sport RWD	19	27	$48,561	$52,260
GS GS 350 RWD	20	28	$47,333	$50,895
GS GS 450h F Sport RWD	29	34	$63,824	$68,680
GS GS 450h RWD	29	34	$59,181	$63,635
GS F RWD	16	24	$78,447	$84,350

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AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	25	$66,588	$71,600
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC Sedan	19	25	$97,092	$104,400
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC Wagon	16	22	$99,464	$106,950
E-Class E 300 4MATIC Sedan	21	29	$51,569	$55,450
E-Class E 300 RWD Sedan	22	30	$49,244	$52,950
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Convertible	20	25	$63,984	$68,800
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Coupe	20	26	$57,102	$61,400
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Sedan	20	27	$54,777	$58,900
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Wagon	19	25	$58,637	$63,050
E-Class E 400 RWD Convertible	20	26	$61,659	$66,300
E-Class E 400 RWD Coupe	20	26	$54,777	$58,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$49,465

$47,447

$66,588

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$52,650

$51,100

$71,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$878 / month

$852 / month

$1193 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.2

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8.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 BMW 5-Series expands the sedan's already-excellent lineup to include an efficient plug-in hybrid and an uber-quick V-8.

The 2018 Lexus GS is a worthy rival to its German foes in terms of luxury and handling, but its engine lineup is falling behind the competition.

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes to excess--the right kinds of excess--to preserve its best-of status.

TCC Likes

Useful plug-in hybrid
State-of-the-art tech
Great powertrains

Handling and poise
Voluptuous sheet metal
Comfortable, supportive front seats

Elegant sedans and wagons, pretty two-doors
Turbo-4, turbo-6, turbo-8
Beautifully composed cabin

TCC Dislikes

Shockingly expensive now
Interior color combos can be busy
Pricey advanced features

F Sport's stiffer ride
Responsiveness in GS 300
Mediocre mileage for GS 350

COMAND infotainment is kludgy
Slim trunk space on two-doors
Powertrain noise more prominent

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

30 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.7

56.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

37.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.3

57.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

36.8

35.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.3

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

64.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

192.1

194.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

62.6

62.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

112.2

115.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

72.4

73.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.5

18.4

13.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.1

17.4

23.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

34.8

41.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P235/40VR19

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P265/35VR19

P275/35ZR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4266

3805

4145

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

258 @ 1650

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4000

241 @ 5800

396 @ 6100

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.06

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.72

3.33

Trans Order Code

2TE

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.60

5.50

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

0.72

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.13

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.86

2.31

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.23

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Lexus GS

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Emissions

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

7.4

8.4

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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